bladder

UK
/ˈblædə/
US
/ˈblædɚ/

Translations

bladdernoun
bladders
pl
UK
/ˈblædə/
US
/ˈblædɚ/
vessieAnatomie.
The doctor explained that the pain was due to an infection in the bladder.
Le médecin a expliqué que la douleur était due à une infection de la vessie.
Additional translations
pocheTechnique ; sac ou chambre souple et gonflable.
bladderadjective
UK
/ˈblædə/
US
/ˈblædər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the urinary bladder or a bladder-like structure.
vésicalMédecine ; utilisé de façon attributive.
Bladder cancer can often be treated successfully if detected early.
Le cancer vésical peut souvent être traité avec succès s'il est détecté tôt.

Definitions

bladdernoun
A membranous sac in humans and other animals, in which urine is collected for excretion.
The doctor explained that the pain was due to an infection in the bladder.
A flexible, inflatable bag or chamber, often used in various devices to hold air or liquid.
The life jacket has a bladder that inflates when it comes into contact with water.
bladderadjective
Relating to or affecting the urinary bladder (used attributively before another noun).
Bladder cancer can often be treated successfully if detected early.