Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meatal
Adjective
/ˈmiːətl/
Definition
Related to a meatus, which is an opening or canal in the body.
Examples
- The meatal area can be examined for abnormalities during a medical check-up.
- In some cases, meatal stenosis may affect urine flow.
- Doctors often evaluate the meatal opening in pediatric patients during urological assessments.
Meaning
The term ‘meatal’ describes aspects or conditions that pertain to various bodily openings.
Synonyms
- Canal-related
- Opening-associated
- Passage-related
