different between urethrostomy vs ureterostomy

urethrostomy

English

Etymology

urethro- +? -stomy

Noun

urethrostomy (plural urethrostomies)

  1. (surgery) A procedure that creates a permanent opening in the urethra, typically to remove obstructions to the flow of urine.

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ureterostomy

English

Etymology

uretero- +? -stomy

Noun

ureterostomy (plural ureterostomies)

  1. The creation of a stoma (a new, artificial outlet) for a ureter or kidney.

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