Meaning & use
ureterectasis
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Abnormal dilation or distension of the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
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The imaging scan revealed ureterectasis caused by a blockage further down the urinary tract.
Untreated ureterectasis can lead to kidney damage if the underlying obstruction is not corrected.
A note on using this word
Combines 'ureter' with the Greek suffix '-ectasis,' meaning dilation, a pattern shared by related medical terms like bronchiectasis.
Words with a similar meaning
hydroureter
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