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Urethra: meaning, definitions and examples

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urethra

 

[ jสŠหˆriหฮธrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human anatomy

The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In males, the urethra also serves as a passage for semen during ejaculation. It varies in length between genders, being shorter in females and longer in males.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor explained how the urethra functions in the urinary system.
  • In severe cases of infection, the urethra may become inflamed.
  • Surgery may be needed if there are blockages in the urethra.

Translations

Translations of the word "urethra" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น uretra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคคเฅเคฐเคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Harnrรถhre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ uretra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั‡ั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cewka moczowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐฟ้“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท urรจtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ uretra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผretra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฅุญู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moฤovรก trubice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moฤovรก trubica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐฟ้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ seฤnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvagvegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทำ™ั€ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ ั‚าฏั‚ั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sidik borusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ uretra

Etymology

The term 'urethra' comes from the Latin word 'urethra', which in turn is derived from the Greek word 'ourethra', meaning 'to urinate'. The root 'ouron' means 'urine', reflecting the frequent association of the urethra with the process of urination. The anatomical study of the urethra dates back to ancient Greek medicine. Hippocrates and later Galen recognized its role in bodily functions but did not provide a thorough explanation of its anatomy. The understanding of the urethra improved significantly during the Renaissance, with advances in human anatomy and the development of dissection techniques that allowed for more detailed observations. In modern medicine, the importance of the urethra is well understood in various fields, including urology and gynecology, and it is often studied in relation to urinary tract health.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,119, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.