Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hydroureter
Medical Term
/haɪdroʊˈjʊərəˌtər/
Definition
Hydroureter is a medical condition characterized by the swelling of the ureter due to the accumulation of urine caused by a blockage or obstruction.
Examples
- The patient presented with hydroureter after a kidney stone caused a blockage.
- Hydroureter can lead to further kidney complications if left untreated.
- During the ultrasound, the doctor confirmed the diagnosis of hydroureter.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to the dilation or distension of the ureter, which is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
Synonyms
- Ureteral obstruction
- Ureteral dilation
- Hydronephrosis (related condition)
