urethra
nounfemininetécnico/uˈɾɛtɾɐ/medium
u·re·tra
Definition
The duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the outside of the body.
A urinary tract infection can affect the urethra.
The catheter was inserted into the urethra.
Common collocations
urethral canalurethral stricture
Etymology
Do latim 'urethra', do grego 'ourēthra' (canal para a urina).