Ureter (noun)

Each of a pair of tubes in the human body that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Origin:

The word "ureter" is derived from the greek word "oureter" meaning pipe through which urine flows.

Examples:

1. The patient had a blockage in the ureter that was causing a kidney infection.
2. The ureter is a thin, muscular tube that propels urine from the kidney to the bladder.
3. The ureter is lined with smooth muscle, which contracts in waves to push urine toward the bladder.
4. The ureter is about 10 to 12 inches long in adults.
5. Ureteral obstruction can cause severe pain, kidney damage and infections.