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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.

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Word Description / Examples
micturition

This term is mostly used in medical or clinical settings. It is a formal term for the act of passing urine.

  • The doctor asked about the patient's micturition habits to diagnose the urinary issue.
  • Micturition involves the coordinated action of the bladder and urethral sphincters.
urination

This term is used in both everyday and somewhat formal contexts. It is more suitable for written communication, educational contexts, or in a polite conversation.

  • Frequent urination can be a symptom of diabetes.
  • It is important to maintain proper hygiene during urination to prevent infections.
voiding

This term is often used in medical and scientific contexts, similar to 'micturition'. It refers to the discharge of waste from the body.

  • The nurse monitored the patient's voiding schedule after surgery.
  • Voiding dysfunction can lead to severe complications if not addressed.
peeing

This word is used in casual or informal conversations. It is the common and colloquial term for urination.

  • I'll be right back, I need to go peeing.
  • The little boy said he needed to go peeing before the road trip.

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

Etymology

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.