urination
noun
uri·na·tion
ˌyər-ə-ˈnā-shən 
ˌyu̇r-
: the discharge of urine from the body : the act or process of urinating
The condition, called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), squeezes the urethra, making urination difficult and frequent.—
Nathan Seppa
Nathan SeppaAnd chlamydia, also characterized by burning with urination, is increasingly being screened in other ways.—Nancy Beth Jackson
Nancy Beth Jacksoncalled also micturition
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Signs and symptoms may include trouble starting to urinate or trouble emptying the bladder, frequent urination, or weak and interrupted urine flow.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 19 May 2025
Urinary symptoms, such as frequent urination or difficulty urinating, are quite common in older men and are usually due to benign conditions like having an enlarged prostate, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder says.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 18 May 2025
Possible symptoms can include changes in urinating, like having to urinate frequently, difficulty starting or holding it back, a weak or interrupted flow of urine, painful or burning urination, and blood in urine, the PFC explains.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 18 May 2025
Frequent Urination Frequent urination, or polyuria, often accompanies excessive thirst.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 19 May 2025
Urinary symptoms, such as frequent urination or difficulty urinating, are quite common in older men and are usually due to benign conditions like having an enlarged prostate, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder says.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 18 May 2025
Possible symptoms can include changes in urinating, like having to urinate frequently, difficulty starting or holding it back, a weak or interrupted flow of urine, painful or burning urination, and blood in urine, the PFC explains.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 18 May 2025
Frequent Urination Frequent urination, or polyuria, often accompanies excessive thirst.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
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“Urination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urination. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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urination
noun
uri·na·tion
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act of urinating
called also micturition
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