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ureterostomy
American
[yoo-ree-tuh-ros-tuh-mee]
/ jʊˌri təˈrɒs tə mi /
noun
Surgery.
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ureterostomies
plural
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the construction of an artificial opening from the ureter through the abdominal wall or the flanks, permitting the passage of urine.
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the opening so constructed.
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