bladder

//ˈblæd.ər//
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Visual representation of bladder

Noun

bladderSingular
bladdersPlural
1

A hollow muscular organ in the body that stores urine before it is excreted.

The doctor examined her bladder using an ultrasound.

2

A flexible bag or sac that can be inflated, especially one made from animal tissue or rubber.

The football's bladder needs to be inflated before the game.

3

An air-filled sac in certain plants or animals, such as seaweed or fish.

Fish use their bladders to control buoyancy in the water.

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