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vesicoureteric reflux

Pronunciation: /ˌvɛsɪkəʊˌjʊərɪˈtɛrɪk, ˈviː-/

Definition of vesicoureteric reflux

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • flow of urine from the bladder back into the ureters, arising from defective valves and causing a high risk of kidney infection.

Origin:

1960s: vesicoureteric from Latin vesica 'bladder' + ureteric (see ureter)

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