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Which is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urthra?
An incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra is called a "meatotomy." This surgical procedure is typically performed to relieve urinary obstruction or to facilitate the passage of urine in cases where the urethral opening is too narrow. It involves cutting the meatus, the external opening of the urethra, to allow for a wider passage.
An incision of the urinary meatus to enlarge the opening?
There is no reason to have this done that would affect the functionality of the meatus since it was already designed to work properly to release urine, and semen if it is in the male penis. If you need to have it enlarged, for some reason, then have a plastic surgeon perform the operation to make sure that it is done safely.
What is the meatus?
Any passage or opening leading to the interior of the body is known as a meatus. The external opening through which urine passes out of the body is called the urinary meatus.
Which term refers to the external opening of the urethra?
The opening of the urethra is the external urethral orifice.
Do males have urinary meatus?
Yes we do - it's the sensitive opening to the urinary tract at the end of the penis.
What lies between the urinary meatus and bladder?
The urethra lies between the urinary meatus (external opening) and the bladder. The urethra serves as a passage for urine to flow from the bladder to the outside of the body.
What is the medical term for meatotomy?
Meatotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into a meatus, or opening into a body cavity.
What is the external opening of the urinary system?
The external opening is the urethra. Not really. The urethra is the tube that leads from the bladder. The opening is called the urethral opening.
The urinary meatus is a part of the?
urethra
What is a congenital defect that results in the abnormal positioning of the urinary meatus?
Epispadias A congenital defect that results in the abnormal positioning of the urinary meatus
What is the function of urethra opening?
Yes that's why it is sometimes called the urethral opening
What is a meatus?
A meatus is a tubular opening or passage in the body.
