Definition

A tube in the body that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Example

The doctor explained that the ureter is essential for transporting urine.

Conversation

I learned something interesting in biology class today.

Oh really? What was it about?

We talked about the ureter and how it carries urine from the kidneys.

That's cool! I didn't know that was its job.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ureter → It is formed from "ureter" (from Greek "oureter", meaning to urinate) and the suffix "-er" (indicating a person or thing that performs an action). The word "ureter" refers to the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder, thus relating to the action of urination.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek root "oureter" which relates to urination, helping you remember that a ureter is the tube that carries urine.

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