different between urethrostomy vs urethroplasty

urethrostomy

English

Etymology

urethro- +? -stomy

Noun

urethrostomy (plural urethrostomies)

  1. (surgery) A procedure that creates a permanent opening in the urethra, typically to remove obstructions to the flow of urine.

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urethroplasty

English

Etymology

urethro- +? -plasty

Noun

urethroplasty (plural urethroplasties)

  1. (surgery) Surgery involving the repair of the urethra.

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