ureter

Example:The patient suffered from severe pain due to a ureteral stone that blocked the flow of urine.

Definition:A small, hard mineral deposit that forms in the ureter and can cause pain and other urinary symptoms.

Example:The doctor inserted a ureteral catheter to remove the blockage in the patient's ureter.

Definition:A medical device inserted into the ureter for draining urine or to perform certain diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

Example:The surgeon performed a ureteroscopy to remove a ureteral stone.

Definition:A minimally invasive procedure to examine the ureter and treat certain conditions within it.

Example:The patient was diagnosed with a ureteral tumor causing a partial blockage in the ureter.

Definition:A growth or abnormal lesion within the ureter that can cause obstruction or other urinary symptoms.