Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bladder
noun
/ˈblæd.ər/
Definition
A hollow organ that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before it’s excreted from the body.
Examples
- The human bladder can hold around 400 to 600 milliliters of urine.
- After drinking a lot of water, you may feel the need to empty your bladder.
- In some animals, the swim bladder helps them maintain buoyancy in water.
Meaning
The bladder serves as a reservoir for urine, allowing the body to control the release of waste fluids.
Synonyms
- urinary bladder
- vesical
