Definition of Urethral meatus, femaleUrethral meatus, female: The urethra is the transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In females the urethra is shorter than in the male. The meatus (opening) of the female urethra is above the vaginal opening, as indicated here: Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012
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