Anatomical Abnormality
hydroureter Audio
hydrouret·er [ hy-droh-yer-eh-ter ]
Definitions related to dilatation of ureter:
  • (hydroureter) Abnormal enlargement of the ureter caused by any blockage that prevents urine from draining into the bladder.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (hydroureter) Dilatation of the ureter caused by obstruction of urine flow.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (hydroureter) The distention of the ureter with urine.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
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