Definition

The act of urinating or discharging urine from the body.

Example

Micturition is a normal bodily function that everyone experiences.

Conversation

Have you ever heard the term micturition?

Yeah, I think it means something related to urination, right?

Exactly! It's just a fancy way to talk about it.

I guess it's good to know the technical terms sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Micturition → It is formed from "micturire" (from Latin, meaning to urinate) and the suffix "-tion" (meaning the action or process of). The word "micturition" refers to the action or process of urination.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for urination ('micturire') to remember that 'micturition' means the process of urinating.

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