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Harnblase

urinary bladder

noun HAHRN-blah-ze Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Harnblase is the medical and general term for the urinary bladder. The shortened Blase is used colloquially. Blasenentzündung (cystitis) is one of the most talked-about urinary conditions. Plural: Harnblasen.

Examples

"Die Harnblase kann beim Erwachsenen etwa einen halben Liter fassen."

Natural Translation

The urinary bladder of an adult can hold about half a litre.

Literal Translation

The urinary-bladder can in the adult about a half litre hold.

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