Ureteroureterostomy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /jʊˌriːtəroʊjʊˌriːtəˈrɒstəmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ureteroureterostomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical procedure in which the two ureters are connected to each other. It’s done when there’s a need to bypass a damaged, obstructed, or diseased section of the ureter, or when a part of the ureter has been removed for treatment.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical procedure in which the two ureters are connected to each other. It’s done when there’s a need to bypass a damaged, obstructed, or diseased section of the ureter, or when a part of the ureter has been removed for treatment.
Word Forms
- ureteroureterostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transureteroureterostomy, ureteroneocystostomy, uretherostomy, ureteroproctostomy, ureterostomy, ureterocutaneostomy.
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