urethra
noun
the membranous tube that extends from the urinary bladder to the exterior and that in the male conveys semen as well as urine.
Example Sentences
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Medical experts said that the most common treatment was a transurethral resection of the prostate, in which a surgeon scrapes out the inside of the prostate gland, giving the urethra more space.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
The traditional “gold standard” remedy for B.P.H. known as TURP, for transurethral resection of the prostate, involves inserting a scope through the penis and cutting away excess prostate tissue to relieve pressure on the urethra.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2019
Recovery was faster than with traditional surgery called transurethral resection, or TURP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2016
In a statement, the Albert Einstein Hospital said Pele had undergone a transurethral resection of the prostate.
From Reuters ● May 8, 2015
An alternative treatment for BPH is a procedure known as a transurethral resection of the prostate.
From Time ● Mar. 21, 2014
