Plural of urethra
regular plural
The plural of urethra is urethras or urethrae.
Forms of urethra
| Singular | urethra /jʊəˈɹiːθɹə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | urethras urethrae |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of urethra
- noun The tube through which urine exits the body and, in male placental mammals, through which semen is ejaculated.
Questions about the plural of urethra
- What is the plural of urethra?
- The plural of urethra is urethras or urethrae.
- Which is correct, urethras or urethrae?
- Both are used. urethras is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is urethra countable?
- Urethra is a countable noun.
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