Definition of URETHRITIS

urethritis

Plural: urethrites, urethritides

Noun

  • inflammation of the urethra; results in painful urination
  • Inflammation of the urethra, a finding possible in many diseases (e.g., STI and non-STI, including UTI) but often in gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Origin / Etymology

From urethr- + -itis.

Scrabble Score: 13

urethritis: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
urethritis: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
urethritis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

urethritis is a valid Words With Friends word