ureterostenosis
/jʊˌriːtəroʊstɪˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
- A narrowing of the ureter that can obstruct the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder.
- Surgery is often needed to correct ureterostenosis and restore normal urine flow.
- The patient's ureterostenosis was discovered after he complained of flank pain.
- Ureterostenosis can cause swelling of the kidney and severe pain.