pyeloureterectasis


hy·dro·ne·phro·sis

(hī'drō-ne-frō'sis), Dilation of the pelvis and calyces of one or both kidneys. This may result from obstruction to the flow of urine, vesicoureteral reflux, or it may be a primary congenital deformity without an apparent cause. Synonym(s): pelvocaliectasis, pyeloureterectasis [hydro- + G. nephros, kidney, + -osis, condition]

py·e·lo·u·re·ter·ec·ta·sis

(pī'ĕ-lō-yŭr-ē'tĕr-ek'tă-sis) Dilation of kidney pelvis and ureter, seen in hydronephrosis due to obstruction in the lower urinary tract. [pyelo- + ureter + G. ektasis, a stretching]

pyeloureterectasis

(pī-ĕ-lō-ŭr-ĕ-tĕr-ĕk′tā-sĭs) Dilatation of the pelvis of the kidney and ureter.