ureter
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
One of the two narrow tubes that carry urine from a kidney down to the bladder.
Usage notes
Easy to confuse with 'urethra', the separate tube that carries urine out of the body.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A kidney stone can cause severe pain if it becomes lodged in the _____."
Answer: ureter
In your own words, what does "ureter" mean?
One of the two narrow tubes that carry urine from a kidney down to the bladder.
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