Definition

Related to medical procedures that are done through the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the body.

Example

The doctor recommended a transurethral procedure to treat the patient's condition.

Conversation

Have you heard about the transurethral procedures they offer now?

Yeah, I read they can be less invasive than traditional surgery.

Exactly! It seems like a great option for many patients.

For sure, technology in medicine keeps evolving.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transurethral → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "urethra" (from Greek "ourethra", meaning the tube that carries urine from the bladder). The word "transurethral" refers to procedures or actions that occur across or through the urethra.

Memory Tip

Think of something that goes 'across' ('trans-') the 'urethra' — that's why transurethral means something that happens through the urethra.

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