uretero-

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /jəˈɹiːtəɹoʊ-/

Prefix

uretero-

1. (anatomy, medicine) ureter.

Coordinate terms

(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

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