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Etymology of the English word ureterostomy

the English word ureterostomy
derived from 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
using the English suffix -stomy

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