Ureter

Word URETER
Character 6
Hyphenation u re ter
Pronunciations /jʊəˈɹiːtəɹ/

Definitions and meanings of "Ureter"

What do we mean by ureter?

The long, narrow duct that conveys urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder or cloaca. noun

The excretory duct of the kidney; a tube conveying the renal excretion (urine) to the bladder, when that structure exists, as in mammals, or into the cloaca, in case no bladder exists—in any case, into the lower part of the allantoic cavity of the fetus, however modified in adult life. See cut under kidney. noun

The duct which conveys the urine from the kidney to the bladder or cloaca. There are two ureters, one for each kidney. noun

Either of the two long, narrow ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. noun

Either of a pair of thick-walled tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder noun

Either of the two long, narrow ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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The word "ureter" in example sentences

The opening of the rectum, like that of the ureter, is within the penumostome. ❋ AYDIN (2009)

Urine is produced in the kidney and flows down a small tube called the ureter into the bladder. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A tube, called the ureter, passes out from the concave border of each kidney, turns downwards, and enters the bladder in the basin of the pelvis. ❋ Albert F. Blaisdell (N/A)

The intense discomfort comes from passing jagged crystalline stones down a straw-sized, exquisitely sensitive tube known as the ureter ❋ DR. SHAFIQ QAADRI (2011)

Your ureter is the tube that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In 2007, Christy was diagnosed with the enlarged ureter, which is one the tubes that carriers urine from the kidneys to the bladder. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Each has a separate ureter, meaning that she has four kidneys and four ureters. via Arbroath ❋ Unknown (2010)

When killed the capon was found to be very fat: there were masses of fat around the intestines and under the peritoneum, which made it impossible to make out details such as ureter and vas deferens properly. ❋ J. T. Cunningham (1897)

Many aspects of urologic surgery for the kidney, ureter, adrenal gland, prostate, bladder, or lymph nodes can now be achieved laparoscopically with far less injury and pain to the patient. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“My older son was born with hydronephrosis, which is a kinked ureter,” so his kidney is only partially functioning. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Recurrent urinary tract infection in the post transplant reflux nephropathy patient: is reflux in the native ureter the culprit? ❋ Unknown (2010)

However, potential complications include: bleeding infection injury to the kidney, ureter or bladder allergic reaction to the X-ray dye (contrast reaction) ❋ Unknown (2010)

We also care for children with adrenal, kidney, ureter, bladder and urethral problems and cancers that occur within the urogenital tract. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This procedure is effective for stones in the kidney or upper ureter. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Cserni T, Jozsa T, Csizy I, Carr MC, Canning DA, Rushton HG: The danger of intraoperative antegrade cannulation of the ureter in infancy and early childhood. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If a kidney stone does not move through the ureter within 15 days, fever develops, or if the pain doesn't improve, surgery is considered. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A small tube (or stent) may be left in the ureter for a few days after treatment to promote healing and prevent blockage from swelling or spasm. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The stone is extracted through an incision in the ureter or kidney, which is then repaired in a minimally invasive setting. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The ureter as a pedicle for construction of a ureteral urethra: The Double Tunnel. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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