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ureter

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Noun — One of a pair of tubes that drain urine from the kidneys down into the bladder.

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left ureter right ureter

It is an anatomical term, common in medical writing.

Etymology

Ureter comes from the Ancient Greek word ourētḗr.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ureter do?
The ureter carries urine from a kidney to the urinary bladder.
How many ureters do people have?
There are two ureters, one for each kidney.
What is the difference between the ureter and the urethra?
The ureter carries urine from a kidney to the bladder, while the urethra is a separate part of the urinary tract.

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