(ŭp′jō″)
[Pronunciation]
A commonly used acronym for ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
The ureteropelvic junction is the last segment of the ureter, through which urine normally passes into the bladder. It is a common location for kidney stones to lodge and obstruct the flow of urine when they pass from the renal pelvis down the ureter.
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