Radiological Imaging

noun a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder

• The ureter is a tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
• I heard that the doctor found a blockage in my ureter.
• My ureter is giving me so much trouble, I can't wait to get it fixed.
• The ureter of communication between the two departments was crucial for the project's success.

noun a type of brain tumor that typically occurs in children and has distinct characteristics under a microscope

• Pilocytic astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor that is typically benign and slow-growing.
• My cousin was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma, but the doctors said it's not too serious.
• I heard that pilocytic astrocytoma is like the 'chill' of brain tumors - not too worrisome.
• Dealing with a pilocytic astrocytoma is like having a small cloud in your brain that just hangs around without causing much trouble.