Urination

/ˌjʊərɪˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of releasing urine (liquid waste) from your body.

Etymology

From Latin 'urinare' (to urinate), derived from 'urina' (urine). The suffix '-ation' turns the verb into a noun describing the action itself. The word has been used since medieval times in medical and anatomical contexts.

Kelly Says

Your body produces urine as a way to remove excess water and toxic waste products that your kidneys filter from your blood—it's basically your body's cleaning system in action.

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