Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to the excretion of urea as the main way to remove nitrogenous waste from the body.

Example: Many mammals are ureotelic, meaning they primarily excrete urea instead of ammonia.

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.

Definition: Relating to a ureter, which is a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Example: The doctor explained that the ureteral condition could affect kidney function.

Definition: Relating to the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Example: The doctor explained the ureteric function in the urinary system.

Definition: A chemical compound that is a type of ester derived from carbamic acid, often used in organic chemistry and sometimes in medicine.

Example: The chemist used urethane in the synthesis of new materials.

Definition: A tube in the body that carries urine from the bladder to the outside. In males, it also carries semen.

Example: The doctor explained how the urethra functions in the urinary system.

Definition: Related to the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Example: The doctor explained the urethral procedure to the patient.

Definition: A tool used by doctors to look inside the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the body.

Example: The doctor used a urethroscope to check for any problems in the patient's urethra.

Definition: A state or condition that requires immediate attention or action.

Example: The urgency of the situation made everyone act quickly.

Definition: Something that needs to be dealt with right away or is very important.

Example: The doctor said it was urgent that I get my test results as soon as possible.