ureterolysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A surgical procedure to expose the ureter in order to free it from external pressure or adhesions or to avoid damaging it during pelvic surgery, most often hysterectomy.

Word forms

ureterolysis

Etymology

From uretero- + -lysis.

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