ureterocele

Thân thiện

A doctor points to a diagram showing a ureterocele during a medical presentation.

Definition

Noun: A ureterocele is a medical condition characterized by a balloon-like swelling or prolapse of the distal (end) portion of a ureter into the urinary bladder. This cystic dilation can potentially obstruct the normal flow of urine.

Usage

The term is used exclusively in medical contexts to describe this specific anatomical abnormality. * The ultrasound revealed a ureterocele in the patient's left ureter. * Surgical intervention is often required to correct a ureterocele that is causing urinary obstruction.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Classification: Ureteroceles are often further classified based on their location and extent, such as (contained within the bladder) or (extending into the urethra).
  • The ectopic ureterocele was associated with a duplicated renal collecting system.

Variants and Related Words

• Ureteral (adjective): Pertaining to the ureter.
  • The patient experienced ureteral colic.
• Cystocele (noun): A different condition involving prolapse of the bladder itself.
• Hydroureter (noun): Dilation of the ureter, which can be a consequence of a ureterocele.

Synonyms

• Prolapsed ureter (descriptive synonym)
• Cystic ureteral dilation (descriptive synonym)

Antonyms

• Normal ureteral orifice
• Patent ureter

Học thuật

Noun

1. prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder; may obstruct urine flow