urothelium
noun
uro·the·li·um
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plural urothelia\ -lē-ə
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Medical Definition of urothelium
: the transitional epithelium that lines most structures of the urinary tract
The integrity of the urothelium is preserved even when it is fully stretched to accommodate a full bladder. — Gillian Pocock et al., Human Physiology, 4th edition, 2013
— called also uroepithelium
Other Words from urothelium
urothelial
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adjective
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adjective
urothelial cells
In view of the patient's presentation, our clinical diagnosis was urothelial carcinoma of the bladder neck, the prostatic urethra, or both.
— Aria F. Olumi et al., The New England Journal of Medicine, 15 Aug. 2013