urethrostomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A procedure that creates a permanent opening in the urethra, typically to remove obstructions to the flow of urine.

Word forms

urethrostomy urethrostomies

Etymology

From urethro- + -stomy.

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