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urethrotomy

[ yoor-uh-throt-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.
, plural u·re·throt·o·mies.
  1. an operation to cut a stricture of the urethra.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of urethrotomy1

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

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

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

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