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noun, plural u·re·thrae 
[-three] , u·re·thras. Anatomy.
[-three] , u·re·thras. Anatomy. the membranous tube that extends from the urinary bladder to the exterior and that in the male conveys semen as well as urine.
Origin:
1625–35; < Late Latin < Greek ourḗthra, equivalent to ourē- (see ureter) + -thra noun suffix
1625–35; < Late Latin < Greek ourḗthra, equivalent to ourē- (see ureter) + -thra noun suffix
Related forms
u·re·thral, adjective
sub·u·re·thral, adjective
trans·u·re·thral, adjective
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Urethra
is always a great word to know.
So is cavity. Does it mean:
| one of the minute, coiled, tubular glands of the skin that secrete sweat |
| a hollow space within the body, an organ or a bone |
Example Sentences
- Urinate a small amount into the toilet bowl to clear the urethra of any contaminants.
- Estrogen deficiencies after menopause can cause the urethra to thin out so that it may not close properly.
- As you start to urinate, allow a small amount to fall into the toilet bowl to clear the urethra of contaminants.
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Word Origin & History
urethra
"canal through which urine is discharged from the bladder," 1634, from L.L. urethra, from Gk. ourethra "the passage for urine," coined by Hippocrates from ourein "to urinate," from ouron (see urine).
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Medical Dictionary
urethra u·re·thra (y&oobreve;-rē'thrə)
n. pl. u·re·thras or u·re·thrae (-thrē)
The canal through which urine is discharged from the bladder in most mammals and through which semen is discharged in the male. Also called urogenital canal.
u·re'thral adj.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
urethra (y -rē'thrə) Pronunciation Key
Plural urethras or urethrae (y -rē'thrē)
The duct through which urine passes from the bladder to the outside of the body in most mammals and some fish and birds. In males, the urethra passes through the penis and also serves as the duct for the release of sperm, which enter the urethra from the vas deferens. |
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
urethra [(yoo-ree-thruh)]A tube through which urine moves from the urinary bladder out of the body. In the male, the urethra also acts as the passageway for semen.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia
urethra
duct that transmits urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body during urination. The urethra is held closed by the urethral sphincter, a muscular structure that helps keep urine in the bladder until voiding can occur.
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