urethropexy

urethropexy
SYN: urethrocystopexy. [urethro- + G. pexis, fixation]

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ure·thro·pexy yu̇-'rē-thrə-.pek-sē n, pl -pex·ies surgical fixation to nearby tissue of a displaced urethra that is causing incontinence by placing stress on the opening from the bladder

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ure·thro·pexy (u-reґthro-pek″se) [urethro- + -pexy] bladder neck suspension.

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