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Etymology of the English word ureter

the English word ureter
derived from the Greek word tereo, τηρέω (to preserve; to guard ; to note (a prophecy; figuratively, to fulfil a command); by implication, to detain (in custody; figuratively, to maintain); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried))
derived from the Greek word ouron, οὖρον (urine)
derived from the New Latin word ureter (ureter; urinary duct)
derived from the Greek word oureter, οὐρητήρ
derived from the Greek word ourein, οὐρεῖν (to urinate)
derived from the Greek word oureo, οὐρέω

Date

The earliest known usage of ureter in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

pyoureter, ureterostomy

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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