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meatus - What does it mean?

Definition of 'meatus'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (anatomy) A tubular opening or passage in the body.
  • The urinary meatus is the opening of the urethra, situated on the glans penis in males, and in the vulva in females.
  • English plurals
  • Derived terms

    * meatal * meatometer * meatoscope * meatotomy

    See also

    * ear canal * foramen

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