urine
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Urine is a liquid waste product that your body produces and excretes through the kidneys and urinary tract. It's composed of water, urea, and other substances that your body doesn't need, making it an important way for your body to remove excess water and waste.
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- Examination for medical purposes
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- Source of medications
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thumb|upright=0.5|Sample of human urine
Urine is the fluid excreted by the kidneys of vertebrates to clear the bloodstream of excess water and metabolic by-products including urea, uric acid, and creatinine.