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Micturated Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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micturated

[หˆmษชk.tสƒสŠ.reษช.tษชd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

medical term

Micturated is the past tense of the verb 'micturate,' which means to urinate. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe the act of expelling urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra.

Synonyms

emptied, peeled, urinated.

Examples of usage

  • The patient was instructed to record when he micturated.
  • After drinking a lot of water, she micturated frequently.
  • The doctor asked if the patient had micturated during the night.

Translations

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Origin of 'micturated'

The term 'micturated' comes from the Latin word 'micturire,' meaning 'to desire to urinate' or 'to pass urine.' This Latin term itself is derived from the root 'micare,' which means 'to move' or 'to shine,' possibly referring to the act of releasing urine as a natural bodily function. The word has been adopted into medical jargon owing to its specificity and clinical relevance in describing urinary functions. Over time, the use of 'micturate' has been primarily relegated to formal settings, such as healthcare and medical environments, to convey information in a precise and unambiguous manner, contrasting with more colloquial terms like 'urinate' or 'pee.' As medical terminology has evolved, the importance of such terms in patient documentation, medical history-taking, and clinical assessments has remained significant.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,201, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.