urethra

ure·thra

noun \yu̇-ˈrē-thrə\

plural ure·thras or ure·thrae \-(ˌ)thrē\

Definition of URETHRA

: the canal that in most mammals carries off the urine from the bladder and in the male serves also as a passageway for semen

—ure·thral \-thrəl\ adjective

Illustration of URETHRA