Transureteroureterostomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Transureteroureterostomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical procedure in which one ureter is connected to the opposite ureter so that urine from one kidney drains through the contralateral ureter into the bladder, typically performed when one ureter is obstructed, injured, or not suitable for direct drainage.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical procedure in which one ureter is connected to the opposite ureter so that urine from one kidney drains through the contralateral ureter into the bladder, typically performed when one ureter is obstructed, injured, or not suitable for direct drainage.
Word Forms
- transureteroureterostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ureteroureterostomy, ureterostomy, ureterocystoneostomy, urethrostomy, uretherostomy, ureterocutaneostomy.
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