ureter

ureter definition - medical

u·re·ter (yo͝o-rēˈtər, yo͝orˈĭ-tər)

noun
The long narrow duct that conveys urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Related Forms:

  • u·reˈter·al, uˌre·terˈic (yo͝orˌĭ-tĕrˈĭk) adjective

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