ureterostomy

u·re·ter·os·to·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-ree-tuh-ros-tuh-mee]
- /yʊˌri təˈrɒs tə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-ree-tuh-ros-tuh-mee]
- /yʊˌri təˈrɒs tə mi/

Definitions of ureterostomy word

noun plural ureterostomy the construction of an artificial opening from the ureter through the abdominal wall or the flanks, permitting the passage of urine. 1
noun plural ureterostomy the opening so constructed. 1
noun ureterostomy the surgical creation of an artificial opening for the direct discharge of urine from the ureter 0
noun ureterostomy The creation of a stoma (a new, artificial outlet) for a ureter or kidney. 0

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Origin of ureterostomy

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; ureter + -o- + -stomy

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Parts of speech for Ureterostomy

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ureterostomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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