uretero-

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English

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Etymology

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From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek οὐρητήρ (ourētḗr).

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /jəˈɹiːtəɹoʊ-/

Prefix

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uretero-

  1. (anatomy, medicine) ureter.

Coordinate terms

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(nephrourologic segments of the urinary tract, in streamwise order:)

  • nephro- (upstream; kidney)
  • pyelo- (upstream; adjacent; kidney outlet)
  • cysto- (downstream; adjacent; bladder)
  • urethro- (not to be confused; downstream; bladder outlet)

Anagrams

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