Definitions

1. noun

a narrow tube-like structure in the body that carries urine from the bladder out of the body, especially in males.

“The doctor examined the patient’s urethra to check for any blockages.”

2. noun

a similar tube-like structure in the body that carries urine from the bladder out of the body in females, passing through the vestibule and the labia.

“The female patient’s urethra was examined during her annual check-up.”