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Definition of Ureter

Ureter: A tube that carries urine down from the kidney to the bladder.

There are normally two kidneys so there are accordingly two ureters under normal circumstances, one ureter coming from each kidney conveying urine to the bladder.

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Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 4/22/2000

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