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    Urine

    /ˈjʊər.ɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A pale yellow liquid produced by the kidneys, consisting of water, salts, and urea, that is excreted by the body through the urinary system.
    The doctor tested the patient's urine to check for any signs of infection.
    Liquid waste eliminated from the body by the urinary system.
    She collected a sample of urine for the laboratory analysis.
    The waste product excreted by animals and humans, containing substances that are filtered from the blood.
    The farmer noted that the cow's urine had a strong odor, indicating it might be dehydrated.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'urina', derived from 'urere' which means 'to burn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urine test:
    A medical test to analyze a sample of urine.
    clear urine:
    Indicates proper hydration or lack of certain substances.
    urine sample:
    A sample of urine typically collected for testing.

    Related Words

    kidney
    An organ that filters blood and produces urine.
    urethra
    The duct through which urine is discharged.
    bladder
    The organ that stores urine before it is excreted.

    Slang Meanings

    Pee
    I really need to take a pee!
    Liquid gold
    He called it liquid gold when describing his hydration habits.