urethroscope

noun

ure·​thro·​scope yu̇-ˈrē-thrə-ˌskōp How to pronounce urethroscope (audio)
: an instrument for viewing the interior of the urethra

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of urethroscope was in 1868

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“Urethroscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urethroscope. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

urethroscope

noun
ure·​thro·​scope yu̇-ˈrē-thrə-ˌskōp How to pronounce urethroscope (audio)
: an endoscope for viewing the interior of the urethra
urethroscopic adjective
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