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.

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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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