Urethra

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012467",
  "term": "Urethra",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In males, it also serves as the passageway for semen during ejaculation, extending through the penis. The length and anatomical course of the urethra differ significantly between biological sexes, impacting susceptibility to certain infections.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "duct",
    "semen",
    "vertebrate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 817 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/urethra/"
}