Any of various tubular or cord-like structures or narrow passages within the body, esp. a ureter; (also) a fibre or fibrous strand, esp. in blood. Obs…

In extended use. The urethra.

Either of the fibro-muscular tubes or vessels which convey the urine from the pelvis of the kidney to the bladder; a urinary duct.

a ureter.

The membranous tube or canal through which the urine is discharged from the bladder.

= ureter, n.

= ureter, n.

Used in the possessive to designate two small, blind ducts which open into the female urethra and the glands which they drain, homologous to the…