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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Chole refers to bile; cyst is another word for bladder.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
Changes in sleep pattern Trouble controlling their bladder or bowels (incontinence)
A tendency to wander or get lost
Stage 7: Very Severe Cognitive Decline
The final stage of dementia is referred to as severe, advanced, or late-stage.
—Jess Sims, Health, 10 May 2024
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
Changes in sleep pattern Trouble controlling their bladder or bowels (incontinence)
A tendency to wander or get lost
Stage 7: Very Severe Cognitive Decline
The final stage of dementia is referred to as severe, advanced, or late-stage.
—Jess Sims, Health, 10 May 2024
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“Bladder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bladder. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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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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