bladder
word
/ˈbɫædɝ/
BLA-dur
/blˈædɐ/
BLA-duh
Definition
The bladder is an organ in the body that stores urine before it leaves the body.
Usage & Nuances
'Bladder' is most commonly used in medical or scientific contexts. Can also refer to other containers with a similar shape (e.g., a 'football bladder'), but most often means the organ. Often used in phrases like 'full bladder' or 'bladder infection.'
Spanish: vejigaPortuguese (BR): bexigaPortuguese (PT): bexigaChinese (Simplified): 膀胱Chinese (Traditional): 膀胱Hindi: मूत्राशयArabic: المثانةBengali: মূত্রথলিRussian: мочевой пузырьJapanese: 膀胱Vietnamese: bàng quangKorean: 방광Turkish: mesaneUrdu: مثانہIndonesian: kandung kemih
Example Sentences
The bladder stores urine until you go to the bathroom.
basic
When your bladder is full, you feel the need to urinate.
basic
Drinking too much water can make your bladder fill up fast.
natural
She had a bladder infection last week.
basic
He laughed so hard he almost wet his bladder.
natural
A weak bladder can cause you to run to the bathroom often.
natural