Meaning & Definition of word "Bladder"

Bladder

/ˈblædər/

1. A flexible bag or organ that can expand to hold fluid, particularly the organ in the body that collects urine.
- Example: The doctor explained that a full bladder can create pressure on the surrounding organs.
2. A similar sac-like structure in various animals or in certain plants that serves to store or transport fluids.
- Example: The fish uses its swim bladder to maintain buoyancy while swimming in the water.
3. An air-filled or gas-filled sac used in certain mechanical or industrial applications.
- Example: The engineer designed a bladder system to contain the pressurized air in the pipeline.

Middle English 'bladder', from Old English 'blæddre', meaning 'a sack.'

bladder control:

The ability to control the urge to urinate.

bladder infection:

An infection in the bladder, often causing painful urination.

full bladder:

A state in which the bladder is filled and requires emptying.

urinous:

Relating to or resembling urine.

detrusor:

The muscle that contracts to push urine out of the bladder.

Meaning: Pee bag

Example Sentence: I need to empty my pee bag before we continue our hike.

Meaning: Pee tank

Example Sentence: His pee tank is about to burst; he should find a restroom soon.