urethro-, urethr-

(Greek: urethra, a slitlike tube conveying urine from the internal urethral orifice of the bladder)

urethrogram (s) (noun), urethrograms (pl)
A radiographic visualization of the urethra: A urethrogramproduces a diagnostic image of the canal through which the urine is discharged by the use of a contrast medium.
urethrograph (s) (noun), urethrographs (pl)
An instrument for recording the contrast radiography of the male or female urethra: A urethrograph is made by a retrograde injection or during voiding of contrast medium in the bladder.
urethrography (s) (noun), urethrographies (pl)
Radiography of the urethra: A urethrography is a diagnostic imaging that employs an opaque contrast substance.
urethrometer (s) (noun), urethrometers (pl)
A device that measures the width of the urethra and detects constrictions: A urethrometer has a mechanical dial to indicate the distention in the urethra.
urethrometry (s) (noun), urethrometries (pl)
A surgical operation to make an incision into the urethra to widen a narrowed region: The aim of a urethrometry is to treat a urethral stricture due to scar tissue resulting from an injury or from a previous medical device.
urethropenile (adjective) (not comparable)
Pertaining to the urethra and penis: Urethropenile structures, conditions, or the surgical sites are concerns of the urethra and the penis at the same time.
urethroperineal (adjective) (not comparable)
Pertaining to the urethra and perineum:The rare situation of a urethroperineal condition involves a fistula that links the urethra to the section between the genitals and the anus.
urethroperineoscrotal (adjective) (not comparable)
Relating to the urethra, perineum, and the scrotum: In the medical world, doctors use this word to describe structures, injuries, conditions, and surgical operations that concern all three adjacent areas at the same time.
urethropexy (s) (noun), urethropexies (pl)
A medical operation that gives support to the urethra: The procedure of urethropexy affixes a shifted or displaced urethra to neighboring tissue to treat urinary incontinence.
urethroplasty (s) (noun), urethroplasties (pl)
A medical operation that deals with the restoration of the urethra: In order to restore a normal urine flow, a procedure of urethroplasty rebuilds or opens up a damaged or narrow urethra.
urethrorectal (adjective) (not comparable)
Concerning the rectum and the urethra: Dr. Smart described a urethrorectal fistula as an abnormal tube that formed between the rectum and the urethra.
urethrorrhagia (s) (noun) (no pl)
Bleeding in the urethra, but lacking urine: Urethrorrhagia can take place as a benign, self-limiting concern in prepubertal boys.
urethrorrhaphy (s) (noun), urethrorrhaphies (pl)
A surgical operation involving the stitching of a wound or injury in the urethra: Jack learned in medical school that the purpose of a urethrorrhaphy was to repair fistulas, cuts, or rips in the urethra..
urethrorrhea (s) (noun) (no pl)
An abnormal discharge from the urethra: In her book on medicine, Judy read about urethrorrhea which referred to a non-sexual fluid associated with an inflammation or an infection, like urethritis.
urethroscope (s) (noun), urethroscopes (pl)
An instrument for examining the interior of the urethra for medical diagnosis: A urethroscope consists of a fine flexible tube fitted with lenses and a light.

A cross reference of other word family units that are related directly, indirectly, or partially with: "opening, hole, cavity, tract": alveolo-; antro-; anu-; celo-; coelio-; concho-; fenestra-; hernio-; hiat-; meato-; ora-; parieto-; poro-; pyl-, pyle-; pylor-; sphinctero-; splanchn-; stomato-; syringo-; uretero-; vagino-; ventricul-.