Glossary

Bladder

Bladder

Blase·Also: Harnblase

The urinary bladder is a muscular hollow organ in the lower abdomen that collects and stores the urine produced by the kidneys. When it is full, the urge to urinate arises and the urine is passed out through the urethra.

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