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Surgical incision of a stricture of the urethra. [urethro- + G. tome, incision]

- external u. u. via an external opening in the perineum or penile skin. SYN: perineal u..

- internal u. u. by means of an instrument passed through the urethra.

- perineal u. SYN: external u..

ure·throt·o·my .yu̇r-ə-'thrät-ə-mē n, pl -mies surgical incision into the urethra esp. for the relief of stricture

the operation of cutting a stricture in the urethra. It is usually performed with a urethrotome. This instrument, a type of endoscope, consists of a sheath down which is passed a fine knife, which is operated by the surgeon viewing the stricture down an illuminated telescope.