What is another word for micturition?

Pronunciation: [mˌɪkt͡ʃəɹˈɪʃən] (IPA)

Micturition refers to the act of urination or the process of expelling urine from the bladder through the urethra. There are several synonyms for this term, including voiding, peeing, urinating, passing urine, or simply going to the bathroom. Other informal terms used to describe this process include taking a leak, going for a whiz, or answering the call of nature. Medical professionals may also use more technical terms such as diuresis, cystitis, or dysuria to describe conditions related to urination. Regardless of the terminology used, micturition is a normal and essential bodily function that helps to eliminate waste from the body and maintain overall health and well-being.

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Usage examples for Micturition

The mere fact that, in some persons, vomiting, hiccoughs, micturition, etc.
"Essay on the Creative Imagination"
Th. Ribot
At Stephen's suggestion, at Bloom's instigation both, first Stephen, then Bloom, in penumbra urinated, their sides contiguous, their organs of micturition reciprocally rendered invisible by manual circumposition, their gazes, first Bloom's, then Stephen's, elevated to the projected luminous and semiluminous shadow.
"Ulysses"
James Joyce
As the reflex arc is intact there may be involuntary and unconscious micturition whenever the bladder fills.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson

Related words: micturition disorder, enuresis, polyuria, urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence, urinary retention

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