Urinary bladder

What does "Urinary bladder" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The urinary bladder is a part of the body that stores urine. It's like a small, stretchy pouch located in the lower part of the abdomen. When it's full, it signals the body that it's time to go to the bathroom. The urine then leaves the bladder and exits the body through a tube called the urethra.

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