ureter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/jʊəˈɹiːtə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ureter.wav

Word forms

ureter ureters

Etymology

From Ancient Greek οὐρητήρ (ourētḗr).

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