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urethral

urethral

1 7.9
Relating to the tube that carries urine out of the body
  • adjective
  • /jʊˈriːθrəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : uretral
  • In the meantime, urethral milking (or bulbar urethral massage) may help.
  • urethral meatus
  • urethral milking

Examples

  • For voiding symptoms requiring catheterization, NICE suggests intermittent bladder catheterization before indwelling urethral or suprapubic catheterization.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Explain to men with post-micturition dribble how to perform urethral milking.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Usually it's the spot just above the urethral opening that feels best.

    Blog text (15)
  • As mentioned, the urethral opening is where both her urine and ejaculatory fluid, or amrita, come out.

    Blog text (15)
  • Post-operative complications for genital surgery include urethral complications (37%) and wound infection (35%).

    Academic text (2011)
  • Micturating cystourethrography is the preferred initial investigation for a male child so that urethral defects causing secondary VUR can also be visualized.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Urethral or bladder neck obstructions are usually relieved temporarily by transurethral or suprapubic placement of a bladder catheter.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Urethral injuries are usually associated with bilateral pubic rami fractures, significant vertical displacement of the pelvis, and symphyseal disruption.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The doctor explained the importance of regular check-ups for any urethral issues.

  • In cases of infection, patients may experience symptoms related to the urethral area.

Compounds

urethral sphincter
  • Specialized
7.5

Muscle around the tube from the bladder that closes to stop urine

urethral orifice
  • Specialized
9.6

The opening where urine leaves the body

Surface Forms

urethral positive

Morphology

urethral = urethra (transparent) = urethra + al

This is a regular adjective formation meaning 'relating to the urethra'.

Etymology

Urethral comes from urethra, the name of the small tube that carries 'urine' out of the body, so urethral simply means 'relating to' that tube.