ureter

noun

ureter

noun

/jʊəˈɹiːtə(ɹ)/

Etymology From Ancient Greek οὐρητήρ (ourētḗr).

1

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

Derived terms
ureteral, ureteric
Related terms
urethra
Holonyms
urinary tract

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