Definitions

1. noun

Either of the two tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder in the urinary system.

“The doctor examined the patient’s ureter after the accident.”

2. anatomy

One of the two narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

“The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged ureter.”

3. medicine

A tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

“The patient had to undergo surgery to repair her ureter.”