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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.

Hypernyms

  • Vesica
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