Definition: The tube inside the penis that carries urine and sperm. The opening at the head of the penis is the end of the penile urethra.
Also Known As: urethra, piss hole
Penile Urethra
By Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Updated August 06, 2007
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