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uretra

/uˈrɛ.tra/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

urethra

  • the duct through which urine is conveyed out of the body

In a sentence

L'infezione si era diffusa lungo l'uretra fino alla vescica.

The infection had spread along the urethra to the bladder.

Il medico mi ha spiegato come curare l'infiammazione all'uretra.

The doctor explained to me how to treat the urethral inflammation.

Un calcolo renale può ostruire parzialmente l'uretra causando forte dolore.

A kidney stone can partially obstruct the urethra, causing severe pain.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
uretrafeminine · singular
uretrefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Stress falls on the 'e': /uˈrɛ.tra/.
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