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How to pronounce bladder in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms vesica
Type of sac
Has types gall bladder, gallbladder, urinary bladder
Derivation bladdery
Type Words
Type of bag

Examples of bladder

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Many women suffer from bladder control issues and avoid doing anything about it.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Cranberry treatment reduces bladder cancer and lymphoma, animal studies suggest.
From the kansas.com
Her speech was slurred, her fingers tingled, and she was losing bladder control.
From the sacbee.com
People holding it in risk causing permanent damage to their bladder and kidneys.
From the theargus.co.uk
A general physical is needed to properly assess the cat and to feel the bladder.
From the post-gazette.com
Lower urinary tract infections are bladder infections, and they are very common.
From the stltoday.com
A full bladder puts pressure on your uterus, which interferes with contractions.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Some patients also experience bladder pain without obvious medical explanations.
From the tennessean.com
Bowel and bladder problems can add to a marked reduction in the quality of life.
From the sciencedaily.com
More examples
  • A distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
  • A bag that fills with air
  • In anatomy, the urinary bladder is the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal by urination. A hollow muscular, and distensible (or elastic) organ, the bladder sits on the pelvic floor. Urine enters the bladder via the ureters and exits via the urethra.
  • A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases; Specifically, the urinary bladder; A hollow, inflatable organ of a plant; The inflatable bag inside various balls used in sports, such as footballs and rugby balls; A sealed, plastic bag that contains wine and is ...
  • (bladdered) drunk
  • (Bladdered) This rather ugly expression is another way of saying you are drunk. The link is fairly apparent I feel!
  • (Bladders) Anything inflated or hollow. Inflated hollow structure called a vesicle in an algae, often filled with air, to aid floating.
  • (Bladders) Before the invention of metal tubes for artists' colors. leather bladders were used for storing oil paint. These were pricked by the artist when the oil paint was needed and then resealed to keep the oil paint fresh.
  • The part of a hydration system that holds liquid. Bladders are made from polyurethane or similar materials, are often antimicrobial to fight germs and bacteria, and come in various sizes up to 100 fluid ounces.