micturition

noun

mic·​tu·​ri·​tion ˌmik-chə-ˈri-shən How to pronounce micturition (audio)
ˌmik-tə-
: the act or process of micturating : urination
As the bladder fills, spinal sensory afferents relay this information to a region in the pons that coordinates micturition.—Susan Iversen et al.

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Brain activity was recorded continuously during bladder filling and micturition. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2012 But a look at the role of federal funding in the state budget provides and indication that sustenance for millions of Californians hangs in the balance, making this fight more than merely a contest of political micturition. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025

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First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of micturition was in 1686

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“Micturition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micturition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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