Recent Examples on the WebFor instance, a person infected with monkeypox can test positive for the virus from a sample from the urethra, but the infection might not be detected on the skin.Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 For Hall, a lesion in his urethra has left him dreading urinating. Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 6 July 2022 The text also reveals that the inside of the guy's urethra was built practically, the last design of production designer Arv Greywal, who died in October 2020. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 3 June 2022 In men, the urethra goes right through the prostate. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 May 2022 Researchers think having low levels of the hormone estrogen after menopause may weaken the urethra. Jessica Migala, Health.com, 22 Feb. 2022 Enlargement of the prostate frequently causes partial obstruction of the urethra, and having to push to begin urinating is a common symptom of prostate enlargement in men. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 May 2022 On a very rare occasion, the vas deferens (the tubes that chauffeur sperm from the testicles to the urethra) can spontaneously reconnect, allowing sperm to schmooze with the semen again. Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2022 In May 2020, Bluebond-Langner stitched up the channel, connecting his existing urethra to his new one.New York Times, 10 May 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Late Latin, from Greek ourēthra, from ourein to urinate