urethritis

/ˈjʊrəˌθraɪdɪs/

Definitions of urethritis

1. noun

   inflammation of the urethra; results in painful urination
   types:

   NGU, nongonococcal urethritis

   sexually transmitted urethritis (usually caused by chlamydia)

   NSU, nonspecific urethritis

   inflammation of the urethra of unknown cause

   type of:

   urinary tract infection

   any infection of any of the organs of the urinary tract