urethritis

noun

ure·thri·tis | \ˌyu̇r-i-ˈthrī-təs

Definition of urethritis

: inflammation of the urethra

Examples of urethritis in a Sentence

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Men are the target group in the program, Dunne explains, because the yield for isolating N. gonorrheae is very high among men who have urethritis compared with women and those who are asymptomatic. — Sophie Cousins, CNN, "Wherever you are in the world, time is running out for treating gonorrhea," 15 May 2018 This could be one of many things, Dr. Kaufman says, including prostatitis (swelling of the prostate) or urethritis (inflammation of the urethra). — Korin Miller, SELF, "7 Penis Problems Your Partner Should Probably Get Checked Out," 21 July 2017 Keep in mind that young children might instead get a diaper rash, and boys might get urethritis, a yeast infection of the urethra. — Barbara Brody, Woman's Day, "7 Signs You May Have Type 2 Diabetes," 29 June 2017

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