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Definition of urethra

urethra

/jʊˈriːθrə/
u · re · thra
Plural:urethras
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Adjective:urethral
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urethra Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The membranous duct in mammals and certain other vertebrates through which urine is conveyed out of the body from the bladder, and which in males also serves as the passage for semen during ejaculation.

Example

"An enlarged prostate gland can press against the urethra and restrict the normal flow of urine."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'urethra' (the single duct that carries urine from the bladder out of the body) with 'ureter' (either of the two ducts that carry urine from the kidneys into the bladder).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'ourēthra', derived from 'ourein' (to urinate) and 'ouron' (urine).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Urethra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/urethra
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