Voiding: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in a medical or clinical setting to refer to the act of emptying the bladder or bowels.

• The doctor asked if she had any issues voiding her bladder.
• Proper voiding is important for patients with urinary retention issues.

Generally used in both medical and everyday language to refer to the act of expelling urine from the bladder.

• Increased frequency of urination can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection.
• The veterinarian asked about the dog's urination habits.

Used in both medical and formal settings to describe the act of expelling feces from the body. It is a clinical term and less commonly used in casual conversation.

• The nurse monitored the patient's defecation schedule.
• Issues with defecation can indicate gastrointestinal problems.