Urethral

/jʊˈriːθrəl/
adjective

Related to the urethra, the tube in the body that carries urine from the bladder outside.

The doctor will use a urethral catheter to drain the bladder.
Visual representation of "urethral" - Related to the urethra, the tube in the body that carries urine from the bladder outside.

Often appears as...

  • urethral catheter
  • urethral stricture

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Technical

adjective

Related to the urethra, the tube in the body that carries urine from the bladder outside.

The doctor will use a urethral catheter to drain the bladder.
Visual representation of "urethral" - Related to the urethra, the tube in the body that carries urine from the bladder outside.

Often appears as...

  • urethral catheter
  • urethral stricture

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Medical Term

Primarily used in healthcare settings and among medical professionals.

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During the procedure, the urethral sphincter must not be damaged.
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Anatomical Precision

Use 'urethral' to specify something related to the urethra, not other parts of the urinary system.

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The patient reported urethral pain, not bladder pain.
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Technical Usage

It's a specialized adjective. Generally not used in casual conversation.

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The urologist diagnosed a urethral obstruction.
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Video examples

Is it bad to hold your...

But under normal circumstances, your decision to urinate stops the brain's signal to the external urethral sphincter, causing it to relax and the bladder to empty. The external urethral sphincter is one of the muscles of the pelvic floor, and it provides support to the urethra and bladder neck. It's lucky we have these pelvic floor muscles

Video examples

Is it bad to hold your...

But under normal circumstances, your decision to urinate stops the brain's signal to the external urethral sphincter, causing it to relax and the bladder to empty. The external urethral sphincter is one of the muscles of the pelvic floor, and it provides support to the urethra and bladder neck. It's lucky we have these pelvic floor muscles

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