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ureteral.
See ureter. ureteral pertaining to or emanating from the ureter. ureteral calculus ureterolith. ureteral distention ureterectasis. ureteral duplication a rare anomaly in animals in which there is more than one ureter from a kidney. ureteral ectopia see ectopic ureter. ureteral hypoplasia usually segmental underdevelopment of the ureter causing stenosis and hydronephrosis. ureteral obstruction may be caused by intraluminal lesions, e.g. urolithiasis, or as part of pyelonephritis or by external compression of the ureter or as a congenital defect. Sudden blockage causes acute abdominal pain that lasts for several hours. Subsequently or if obstruction develops slowly the kidney on the affected side becomes hydronephrotic; if bilateral, renal failure follows. ureteral reflux see vesicoureteral reflux. ureteral rupture rupture usually results from trauma; leads to urinoma or peritoneal accumulation of urine. ureteral stasis synonymous with obstruction. ureteral valves a rare anomaly that may be a cause of urinary incontinence. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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