Urethroscopy is examination of the interior of the

urethra The urethra (from Greek οὐρήθρα – ''ourḗthrā'') is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary meatus for the removal of urine from the body of both females and males. In human females and other primates, the urethra con ...

, and sometimes also the

bladder The urinary bladder, or simply bladder, is a hollow organ in humans and other vertebrates that stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination. In humans the bladder is a distensible organ that sits on the pelvic floor. Urine enters ...

, using a urethroscope, which is a very small camera on the end of a rigid or flexible probe. It is used to look for abnormal conditions. It is performed by a urethroscopist.

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