- ureterostomies
- n. surgical creation of an opening in the ureter
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
ureterostomies
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ureterostomy — /yoo ree teuh ros teuh mee/, n., pl. ureterostomies. Surg. 1. the construction of an artificial opening from the ureter through the abdominal wall or the flanks, permitting the passage of urine. 2. the opening so constructed. [1900 05; URETER + O … Universalium
ureterostomy — [yoo rēt΄ər äs′tə mē] n. pl. ureterostomies [ URETERO + STOMY] the surgical creation of an artificial opening for the direct discharge of urine from the ureter … English World dictionary
ureterostomy — /yoo ree teuh ros teuh mee/, n., pl. ureterostomies. Surg. 1. the construction of an artificial opening from the ureter through the abdominal wall or the flanks, permitting the passage of urine. 2. the opening so constructed. [1900 05; URETER + O … Useful english dictionary
