Word
urethra
Phoneticsure·thra
US/ˌjɝˈiθɹə/
UK/jˈɔːɹɛθɹɐ/
Definition
n. the tube in your body that carries urine from your bladder to the outside. In men, it also carries sperm.
n. the tubular duct that conveys urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body. In males, it serves a dual function by also transporting sperm during ejaculation.
Examples
“The doctor checked the urethra for any signs of infection.”
“During the physical examination, the physician used a scope to inspect the urethra for blockages or inflammation.”
“The anatomical structure of the urethra varies significantly between genders, with the male version being considerably longer and serving a dual physiological purpose.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor checked the urethra for any signs of infection.”
contextual
“During the physical examination, the physician used a scope to inspect the urethra for blockages or inflammation.”
complex
“The anatomical structure of the urethra varies significantly between genders, with the male version being considerably longer and serving a dual physiological purpose.”
Real-World Examples
“Researchers hope it could reduce the number of patients needing urgent, more invasive procedures, called cystoscopies, which involve inserting a small camera up the urethra and into the bladder.” Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek οὐρήθρα (ourḗthra, “the passage for urine”), from οὐρέω (ouréō, “to make water”). Recorded in English since 1634.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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