ureteral

u·re·ter·al

(yū-rē'tĕr-ăl),

Relating to the ureter.

Synonym(s): ureteric

ureteral

See ureter.

ureteral

pertaining to or emanating from the ureter.

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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.