Urinary Bladder (Noun)
Meaning
A membranous sac for temporary retention of urine.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The urinary bladder is a hollow organ in the pelvis that stores urine coming from the kidneys through the ureters.
- Damage to the urinary bladder can lead to loss of bladder control and incontinence.
- When the urinary bladder is full, the muscle in the bladder wall contracts to expel urine through the urethra.
- Cystoscopy is a procedure used to visually examine the inside of the urinary bladder and urethra.
- In the event of a blockage, the urinary bladder can become overdistended, leading to severe pain and potentially life-threatening complications.