urination

noun

uri·​na·​tion ˌyər-ə-ˈnā-shən 

ˌyu̇r-

: the discharge of urine from the body : the act or process of urinating

The condition, called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), squeezes the urethra, making urination difficult and frequent.

—Nathan Seppa

And chlamydia, also characterized by burning with urination, is increasingly being screened in other ways.

—Nancy Beth Jackson

called also micturition

Examples of urination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consuming large amounts of sodium can cause excessive thirst, urination, vomiting and diarrhea. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024

Reasons for a Urethral Swab Test A healthcare professional will perform a urethral swab test to determine the cause of symptoms like discharge or problems with urination. —Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin enable water storage and act as anti-diuretics, inhibiting urination. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024

Avoid urination in baths and hot tubs Peeing in the shower may not be bad, but that’s not the case for baths and hot tubs. —Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

urination

noun

uri·​na·​tion ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act of urinating

called also micturition