urethrostomy

Questions

What does urethrostomy mean?

A procedure that creates a permanent opening in the urethra, typically to remove obstructions to the flow of urine.

Where does urethrostomy come from?

From urethro- + -stomy.

How to pronounce urethrostomy

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