PRESSE-URETHRE
\pɹˈɛsjˈʊ͡əɹɛθə], \pɹˈɛsjˈʊəɹɛθə], \p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ɛ_θ_ə]\
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A kind of forceps of elastic iron, the branches of which, padded, may be approximated or separated by means of a screw. The penis is introduced between the branches, one of them being applied to the urethra, and the screw is tightened so as to exercise a degree of pressure sufficient to bring the parietes of the canal in contact. This instrument is sometimes used in incontinence of urine, to prevent the constant discharge of that fluid.
By Robley Dunglison
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