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ureter

/ˈjuːrɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does ureter mean?

noun

Either of a pair of tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder in the urinary system.

Example

"The surgeon carefully examined the ureter to ensure it was functioning properly."

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