| ureterocystoscope | <instrument> A cystoscope with an attachment for catheterization of the ureters; the catheter is passed into the ureter when its orifice is brought into view with the cystoscope. Synonym: uretercystoscope. Origin: uretero-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ureterocystostomy | Synonym: ureteroneocystostomy. Origin: uretero-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureteroenteric | Relating to a ureter and the intestine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureteroenterostomy | F ormation of an opening between a ureter and the intestine. Origin: uretero-+ G. Enteron, intestine, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureterography | Radiography of the ureter after the direct injection of contrast medium. Origin: uretero-+ G. Graphe, a writing (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureterohydronephrosis | Hydronephrosis also involving the ureters. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureteroileoneocystostomy | Restoration of the continuity of the urinary tract by anastomosis of the upper segment of a partially destroyed ureter to a segment of ileum, the lower end of which is then implanted into the bladder. Origin: uretero-+ ileum + G. Neos, new, + hystis, bladder, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureteroileostomy | Implantation of a ureter into an isolated segment of ileum which drains through an abdominal stoma. Origin: uretero-+ ileum + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureterolithiasis | The formation or presence of a calculus or calculi in one or both ureters. Origin: ureterolith + G. -iasis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureterolithotomy | Removal of a stone lodged in a ureter. Origin: ureterolith + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureterolysis | Surgical freeing of the ureter from surrounding disease or adhesions. Origin: uretero-+ G. Lysis, a loosening (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureteroneocystostomy | An operation whereby a ureter is implanted into the bladder. Synonym: ureterocystostomy. Origin: uretero-+ G. Neos, new, + kystis, bladder, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureteronephrectomy | Synonym: nephroureterectomy. Origin: uretero-+ G. Nephros, kidney, + ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureteropathy | Disease of the ureter. Origin: uretero-+ G. Pathos, suffering (05 Mar 2000) |
| ureteropelvic junction | Site of origin of the ureter from the renal pelvis, a common location for congenital or acquired obstruction. (05 Mar 2000) |