Micturition: meaning, definitions and examples

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micturition

 

[ ˌmɪk.tjʊˈrɪʃ.ən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

The act of passing urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body; urination.

Synonyms

peeing, urination, voiding

Examples of usage

  • The frequency of micturition can vary depending on the individual's hydration levels.
  • Excessive micturition may be a symptom of certain medical conditions.
  • After the surgery, the patient experienced difficulty in micturition.
  • She felt a sudden urge for micturition during the meeting.
  • Regular monitoring of micturition patterns is important for overall health.

Translations

Translations of the word "micturition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 micção

🇮🇳 मूत्रत्याग

🇩🇪 Miktion

🇮🇩 miksi

🇺🇦 сечовипускання

🇵🇱 mikcja

🇯🇵 排尿 (はいにょう)

🇫🇷 miction

🇪🇸 micción

🇹🇷 idrar yapma

🇰🇷 배뇨 (baenyo)

🇸🇦 تبول (tabawul)

🇨🇿 močení

🇸🇰 močenie

🇨🇳 排尿 (páiniào)

🇸🇮 uriniranje

🇮🇸 þvaglát

🇰🇿 несеп шығару

🇬🇪 შარდვა (shardva)

🇦🇿 sidiyə çıxma

🇲🇽 micción

Word origin

The word 'micturition' has its origins in Latin, derived from the word 'micturitio', meaning the act of passing urine. It entered the English language in the mid-19th century as a medical term to describe the physiological process of urination. Understanding micturition is essential in medical diagnostics and urology.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,230, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.