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urethroscope

American  
[yoo-ree-thruh-skohp] / yʊˈri θrəˌskoʊp /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

  1. an apparatus for observing the urethra.

urethroscope British  
/ jʊˈriːθrəˌskəʊp, ˌjʊərɪˈθrɒskəpɪ, jʊˌriːθrəˈskɒpɪk /

noun

  1. a medical instrument for examining the urethra

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Other Word Forms

  • urethroscopic adjective
  • urethroscopy noun

Etymology

Origin of urethroscope

First recorded in 1865–70; urethro- + -scope

Example Sentences

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Boston Scientific, a bigger device maker, promotes a disposable urethroscope to aid in treatment of kidney stones and other procedures.

From Seattle Times

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