Definitions for urethra

urethra u·re·thra

Spelling: [yoo-ree-thruh]
IPA: /yʊˈri θrə/

Urethra is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 141 anagrams from letters in urethra (aehrrtu).

Definitions for urethra

noun

  1. the membranous tube that extends from the urinary bladder to the exterior and that in the male conveys semen as well as urine.

Origin of urethra

1625-35; Late Latin Greek ourḗthra, equivalent to ourē- (see ureter) + -thra noun suffix

Examples for urethra

In both cases, one of the frequent complications can be the stricture of the urethra.

Care must be taken not to go past the urethra at either side.

Obliteration of a portion of the urethra, remedied by an operation.

It will then be seen that the urethra is carried forward nearly an inch.

“For some people, life is just one long, hard kick in the urethra,” BoJack tells Charlie Rose.

So it turns out the urethra, which can be a source of great pain, can also bring great pleasure.

On a little reflection, though, the urethra as an object of erotic attention makes some sense.

Instances are also on record where these larvæ have been discharged from the urethra.

It is situated just at, or a trifle behind the orifice of the urethra.

After all, the urethra is best known as a medical entity because of the painful, burning condition called urethritis.

Word Value for urethra
Scrable

10

Words with friends

10

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