Definitions

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  • noun abnormal dilation of the ureter

Etymologies

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mega- +‎ ureter

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Examples

  • Prenatally detected primary megaureter: Role for extended follow-up.

    Publications of the Urology Division 2010

  • Two areas in which we have published long-term follow-up studies include posterior urethral valves and the natural history of the antenatally diagnosed primary megaureter.

    Urology Division Research 2010

  • Obstruction of the upper tracts (kidneys and ureters) due to: stones pelviureteric junction obstruction: congenital obstruction at the upper end of the ureter megaureter: congenital obstruction at the lower end of the ureter narrowing of the ureter external compression by tumors, enlarged lymph glands or dilated blood vessels fungal balls sloughed renal papillae

    unknown title 2009

  • Obstruction of the upper tracts (kidneys and ureters) due to: stones pelviureteric junction obstruction: congenital obstruction at the upper end of the ureter megaureter: congenital obstruction at the lower end of the ureter narrowing of the ureter external compression by tumors, enlarged lymph glands or dilated blood vessels fungal balls sloughed renal papillae

    unknown title 2009

  • Kalicinski plication: Technique of ureteral imbrication for megaureter.

    Inside Surgery 2009

  • Ultrasound examination of the abdomen showed bilateral gross hydronephrosis with megaureter.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2008

  • Ultrasound examination of the abdomen showed bilateral gross hydronephrosis with megaureter.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2008

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