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micturition

|mic-tu-ri-tion|

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/ˌmɪk.tjʊˈrɪʃ.ən/

urination

Etymology
Etymology Information

'micturition' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'micturire,' where 'mict-' meant 'to urinate.'

Historical Evolution

'micturire' transformed into the French word 'micturition,' and eventually became the modern English word 'micturition.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to urinate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of urinating or discharging urine from the urinary bladder.

Micturition is a normal physiological process.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/03 00:16