Harnleiter
- The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder in humans and other mammals. nounThe doctor examined the patient's Harnleiter for signs of infection.Blockage in the Harnleiter can lead to kidney problems.
- In a broader biological context, the duct or channel that transports urine from the kidney to the bladder in various vertebrates. nounIn amphibians, the Harnleiter functions similarly to that in mammals, facilitating urine transport.Research on different species shows variations in the structure of the Harnleiter.