noun
urethra
yoor-REETH-ruh
Urethra (noun) means the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder.
noun
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The tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder.
"The infection had spread to the urethra, causing painful urination."
How to use urethra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe tube urine passes through on its way out of the body.
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Word forms
- Plural
- urethras, urethrae
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ourēthra, "passage for urine," in use in English since the 1600s.
Class of 1600
urethra joined the language around 1600.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of urethra?
"urethra" (noun) means the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder.
How do you use urethra in a sentence?
Example: "The infection had spread to the urethra, causing painful urination."
