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ureteral

ureteral

1 8.0
Relating to the tube carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder
  • adjective
  • /juˈrɪtərəl/
  • Specialized
: ureteral
  • ureteral stents

Examples

  • Spontaneous passage of ureteral stones at 14 days (the primary outcome) did not differ significantly between the tamsulosin and conventional therapy groups (77% and 65% of patients, respectively).

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  • Ureteral strictures can lead to serious complications if not treated quickly.

  • The doctor explained the procedure for inserting a ureteral stent.

  • Patients with ureteral obstruction may experience severe pain and discomfort.

Synonyms

ureteric
vsureteral
  • Specialized
7.2

Of the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder

is the alternative form using the -al ending instead

Surface Forms

ureteral positive

Morphology

ureteral = ureter (transparent) = ureter + al

The adjective is formed directly from the noun 'ureter' with the common suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to the ureter'.

Etymology

Ureteral comes from ureter, the medical name for the tube that carries 'urine' from the kidney to the bladder. So ureteral simply means 'relating to the ureter' or 'about the urine tube'.