Bladder

usgb/ˈblædər/
noun

A small sack in your body that holds your urine until it leaves your body.

She had to use the bathroom because her bladder was full.
Visual representation of "bladder" - A small sack in your body that holds your urine until it leaves your body.

Often appears as...

  • bladder infection
  • bladder control
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Biological Organ

Remember that in a medical context, 'bladder' refers to a body part. It's specific and less formal than 'vesica'.

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The doctor checked her bladder for any abnormalities.
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Plural Usage

'Bladder' rarely appears in plural because most humans and animals have only one.

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Multiple sclerosis can affect the bladder's function.
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Non-Embarrassing Term

Using 'bladder' is appropriate and polite when discussing the need to urinate in any setting.

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Excuse me, I need to empty my bladder. Where's the restroom?
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