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urethrostomy

u·re·thros·to·my
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo r-uh-thros-tuh-mee]
    • /ˌyʊər əˈθrɒs tə mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo r-uh-thros-tuh-mee]
    • /ˌyʊər əˈθrɒs tə mi/

Definitions of urethrostomy word

  • noun plural urethrostomy the construction of an artificial opening from the urethra through the perineum, permitting the passage of urine. 1
  • noun plural urethrostomy the opening so constructed. 1
  • noun urethrostomy (surgery) A procedure that creates a permanent opening in the urethra, typically to remove obstructions to the flow of urine. 0
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Origin of urethrostomy

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; urethro- + -stomy

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Parts of speech for Urethrostomy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Urethrostomy

urethrostomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

urethrostomy usage trend in Literature

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