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ureter

UK /jʊˈriːtə/US /jʊˈriːtər/

词源

源自希腊语 'oureter',意为'输尿管',由'ouron'(尿液)和'-ter'(后缀)组成。

noun

❶ 输尿管,是连接肾脏和膀胱的细长管道,负责将尿液从肾脏输送到膀胱。

“The ureter carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.”

(输尿管将尿液从肾脏输送到膀胱。)

“A kidney stone can block the ureter and cause severe pain.”

(肾结石可能会阻塞输尿管并引起剧烈疼痛。)

同义词:urinary duct, kidney tube

常见短语

ureteral stent — 输尿管支架,一种用于保持输尿管通畅的医疗装置,常用于手术后或输尿管阻塞时。

“After the surgery, the doctor placed a ureteral stent to help with healing.”

(手术后,医生放置了输尿管支架以帮助恢复。)