urethroscope

[ yoo-ree-thruh-skohp ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. an apparatus for observing the urethra.

urethroscope

/ jʊˈriːθrəˌskəʊp; ˌjʊərɪˈθrɒskəpɪ; jʊˌriːθrəˈskɒpɪk /

noun

1. a medical instrument for examining the urethra

Derived Forms

• urethroscopic, adjective
• urethroscopy, noun

Other Words From

• u·re·thro·scop·ic [y, oo, -ree-thr, uh, -, skop, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of urethroscope¹

First recorded in 1865–70; urethro- + -scope

Word History and Origins

Origin of urethroscope¹

C20: see urethra , -scope

Example Sentences

Boston Scientific, a bigger device maker, promotes a disposable urethroscope to aid in treatment of kidney stones and other procedures.

From Seattle Times