HealthAugust 15, 2026
ureter
yoo-REE-ter
Definition
A tube that carries urine from a kidney to the urinary bladder.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'ourētēr,' meaning 'urinary canal,' which stems from 'ouron,' the Greek word for urine.
In the news
During the extensive surgery to remove the tumor, the patient's right ureter was accidentally injured and required immediate repair by the surgical team.
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