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Urine

(Science: physiology) In mammals, a fluid excretion from the kidneys; in birds and reptiles, a solid or semisolid excretion.

In man, the urine is a clear, transparent fluid of an amber colour and peculiar odour, with an average density of 1.02. The average amount excreted in 24 hours is;pJKSEBofhJBFOHBNpihvfbPIHBGFVabout 960 under water, to dive, gr. Urine; cf. Skr. Var water, Icel. R drizzling rain, AS. Waer the sea. Liquid excretory product; there was blood in his urine; the child had to make water.Liquid excretory product;

The waste products produced from metabolism.