Urethrotomy
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urethrotomy — /yoor euh throt euh mee/, n., pl. urethrotomies. Surg. an operation to cut a stricture of the urethra. [1840 50; URETHRO + TOMY] * * * … Universalium
urethrotomy — noun Any operation which involves the incision of the urethra … Wiktionary
urethrotomy — Surgical incision of a stricture of the urethra. [urethro + G. tome, incision] external u. u. via an external opening in the perineum or penile skin. SYN: perineal … Medical dictionary
urethrotomy — ure·throt·o·my … English syllables
urethrotomy — n. the operation of cutting a stricture in the urethra. It is usually performed with a urethrotome. This instrument, a type of endoscope, consists of a sheath down which is passed a fine knife, which is operated by the surgeon viewing the… … The new mediacal dictionary
urethrotomy — ˌyu̇rəˈthräd.əmē, ˌyu̇ˌrēˈth , yəˌrēˈth noun ( es) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary urethr + tomy : surgical incision into the urethra especially for the relief of stricture * * * /yoor euh throt euh mee/, n., pl. urethrotomies.… … Useful english dictionary
external urethrotomy — urethrotomy performed through the perineum; called also perineal u … Medical dictionary
internal urethrotomy — urethrotomy performed from within, either blindly or with an instrument that permits direct visualization … Medical dictionary
Уретротомия (Urethrotomy) — хирургическая операция, заключающаяся в иссечении стриктуры уретры. Обычно выполняется с помощью уретротома (urethrotome). Этот инструмент, являющийся разновидностью эндоскопа, состоит из полой трубки, внутрь которой вводится острый нож; этим… … Медицинские термины
perineal urethrotomy — external u … Medical dictionary
