urethrotomy

[ yoor-uh-throt-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural u·re·throt·o·mies.

1. an operation to cut a stricture of the urethra.

Word History and Origins

Origin of urethrotomy¹

First recorded in 1840–50; urethro- + -tomy

Example Sentences

The first recorded operation for external urethrotomy for the relief of stricture is mentioned in Wiseman's writings.

From Project Gutenberg

He performed internal urethrotomy, and wrote on amputations, injuries of the head, and hernia.

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