urethylan

/jʊəˈrɛθrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the urethra, a tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body in both males and females, and semen from the penis in males.

“The doctor examined the patient’s urethral opening to diagnose the underlying condition.”

2. noun

the urethra, or a tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body in both males and females, and semen from the penis in males.

“The patient experienced urethral irritation after the medical procedure.”

Synonyms

  • genital
  • urinary

Antonyms

  • epithelial
  • mucosal