1
a
: a membranous sac in animals that serves as the receptacle of a liquid or contains gas
especially
: urinary bladder
b
: a gas- or air-filled vesicle in certain algae and aquatic plants (such as rockweed) : air bladder sense b
2
: something (such as the rubber bag inside a football) resembling a bladder
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Receiving Botox injections around the pelvic floor and bladder may lead to urinary tract infections, urinary retention, or pain while urinating.9
For most people, these urinary symptoms are mild and temporary.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Around that time, Mr. Musk told people that his ketamine use was causing bladder issues, according to people familiar with the conversations.
—Kirsten Grind, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Later in the disease, bladder control can become an issue.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Memory loss, bladder control issues and trouble walking are also common.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 May 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Around that time, Mr. Musk told people that his ketamine use was causing bladder issues, according to people familiar with the conversations.
—Kirsten Grind, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Later in the disease, bladder control can become an issue.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Memory loss, bladder control issues and trouble walking are also common.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 May 2025
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“Bladder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bladder. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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bladder
noun
blad·der
ˈblad-ər 
1
: a pouch in an animal in which a liquid or gas is stored
especially
: one into which urine passes from the kidneys and is stored temporarily until discharged by way of the urethra
2
: something resembling a bladder
especially
: a bag or container that can be blown up with air
Medical Definition
bladder
noun
blad·der
ˈblad-ər
1
: a membranous sac in animals that serves as the receptacle of a liquid or contains gas
especially
: urinary bladder
2
: a vesicle or pouch forming part of an animal body
the bladder of a tapeworm larva
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