urethra

Body's drainage tube

The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

In males, it also serves as the passage for semen during ejaculation and runs through the penis.

In females, the urethra is much shorter and opens above the vaginal opening.

The doctor inserted a catheter into the urethra.

anatomy

bladder

Organ holding urine

meatusBody's tubular opening
sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
prostateMale reproductive gland

ureter · kidney · perineum · pelvic · epithelium · mucosa · membrane · glans · penis · vulva

urination

micturition

Medical term for peeing

voidingNullifying or emptying
bladderOrgan holding urine
streamSteady continuous flow

flow · dysuria · hematuria · polyuria · anuria · enuresis · diuresis · retention · urgency · frequency

medical

catheterization

Medical tube insertion procedure

incontinenceInability to retain waste
cystitisBladder lining inflammation
strictureLimiting rule or censure

infection · inflammation · dilation · obstruction · stenosis · fistula · prolapse · trauma · biopsy · cystoscopy

structure

canal

Dug water passage

ductTube conveying fluid
tubeHollow cylindrical passage
channelPassage for transmission

passage · lumen · conduit · pathway · opening · orifice · prostatic · membranous · spongy · penile

Categories

Male Anatomypenis, testicle, testes, testicles, testis
pelvic anatomybladder, uterus, ovaries, rectum, vagina
body partsarm, leg, hand, back, chest
Urogenital Anatomybladder, kidney, kidneys, ureter, ureters
body passagesmouth, nose, ear, nostril, anus
excretory systemkidney, kidneys, bladder, ureter, ureters

Opposites

urinary tract structure distinction

urethraureter

Kidney-to-bladder tube

Family

urethral, urethritis, urethras

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