urethral

Meanings

• noun

  A tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body.

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Variants

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urethra , urethrae , urethral , urethras

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Etymology

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From Greek urethrā, from ourēin 'to flow' + thērēin 'to excite, arouse'.

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Trivia

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1. The urethra is the longest tube in the human body, measuring about 18 inches (46 cm) in men and 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) in women.

2. The urethra is lined with a layer of cells that produce a thin layer of mucus, which helps to prevent urinary tract infections.

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1. bladder: A muscular, hollow organ that stores urine until it is expelled from the body.

2. urinary system: The organ system that produces, stores, and eliminates urine.

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Culture

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In medical literature, the urethra has been a subject of extensive research due to its importance in urinary function and its role in the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.

How to Memorize "urethral"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tube connecting the bladder to the outside of the body. This tube is called the urethra.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the urethra as the highway for urine to travel from the bladder to outside the body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U Re Thrilled' to remember the function of the urethra: it carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

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