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Urethra

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Urge incontinence

Characterized by the frequent and sudden need to urinate.

Urologist

A urologist is a physician specializing in treating problems involving male and female urinary functions or the male reproductive organs.

Urostomy

Surgically-created opening from the urinary system to the outside of the body.