urethra

/jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ · noun

Meaning

The tube through which urine exits the body and, in penises, through which semen is ejaculated.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

proximal(English)distal(English)urinary meatus(English)ureter(English)prostatic urethra(English)neourethra(English)ejaculatory duct(English)vas deferens(English)antegrade(English)exstrophy(English)meatus(English)micturition(English)

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Sources

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