English edit

Etymology edit

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek οὐρητήρ (ourētḗr).

Pronunciation edit

IPA(key): /jəˈɹiːtəɹoʊ-/

Prefix edit

uretero-

  1. (anatomy, medicine) ureter.

Coordinate terms edit

(nephrourologic segments of the urinary tract, in streamwise order:)

  • nephro- (upstream; kidney)
  • pyelo- (upstream; adjacent; kidney outlet)
  • cysto- (downstream; adjacent; bladder)
  • urethro- (not to be confused; downstream; bladder outlet)

Anagrams edit