Meaning of ureteroproctostomy | Babel Free
jʊˌriːtəroʊˌprɑktəˈstɑmiDefinitions
A form of urinary diversion involving the creation of an anastomosis between a ureter and the rectum.
Examples
“The ureteral catheters are passed through the holes and down toward the anus. Mucosa-to-mucosa ureteroproctostomies are made over the catheters with atraumatic chromic catgut. The catheters insure patency, prevent reflux, and temporarily divert urine from the suture line.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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