urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē 
ˈyu̇r-
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
the urinary system
the urinary tract
urinary calculi
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar
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As the humidity increases and the temperatures rise, so does the risk of developing a urinary tract infection (UTIs).
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 June 2024
Key Takeaways Many people who experience urinary tract infections (UTIs) get another infection in less than a year.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 June 2024
AbbVie noted in its statement that the most common side effects in ulcerative colitis patients are upper respiratory infections, headache, joint pain, stomach pain, injection site reactions, anemia, fever, back pain, urinary tract infection, and rash.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 20 June 2024
There’s a test that can identify a urinary tract infection in 45 minutes.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 17 June 2024
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 June 2024
Key Takeaways Many people who experience urinary tract infections (UTIs) get another infection in less than a year.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 June 2024
AbbVie noted in its statement that the most common side effects in ulcerative colitis patients are upper respiratory infections, headache, joint pain, stomach pain, injection site reactions, anemia, fever, back pain, urinary tract infection, and rash.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 20 June 2024
There’s a test that can identify a urinary tract infection in 45 minutes.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 17 June 2024
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urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or making up the organs of the urinary tract
2
: of, relating to, or used for urine
Medical Definition
urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: relating to, occurring in, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar
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