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ureterostomy

American  
[yoo-ree-tuh-ros-tuh-mee] / jʊˌri təˈrɒs tə mi /

noun

Surgery.
ureterostomies plural
  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.


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Etymology

Origin of ureterostomy

First recorded in 1900–05; ureter + -o- + -stomy

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