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What Is Urine?

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Updated April 07, 2011

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Definition: Urine is liquid waste produced by the kidneys. The kidneys release the urine through the ureters to the bladder, where it is stored until urination occurs. During urination, urine exits the body through the urethra. The normal color of urine ranges from shades of light straw to clear amber.

Related Words Urine is the root word for urinate, urination, and urinating.

Also Known As: pee, piss, whiz, "take a leak"
Examples:
Up to 30 ounces of urine may leave the body at one time.

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