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ulcer |
area of skin
loss involving the whole thickness of the skin, caused by infection,
trauma, or cell death |
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ultrasonic lithotripsy |
use of
high-frequency ultrasound waves to destroy kidney stones gradually,
which are then passed naturally by the patient or removed by grasping
forceps |
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underactive bladder |
bladder
contraction of inadequate magnitude and/or duration that prohibits the
bladder from emptying normally; See also overflow incontinence. |
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unilateral |
appearing on
one side of the body |
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ureteroscopy |
flexible,
fiberoptic instrument resembling a long, thin telescope that is inserted
through the urethra and bladder up to the ureter for observation and
often for retrieval of kidney stones |
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urge or urgency |
strong desire
to void |
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urge UI |
involuntary
loss of urine associated with a sudden and strong urge to void |
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urinalysis |
group of
physical and chemical tests done on a sample of urine to check for
various disorders, including those of the kidneys and urinary tract |
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urinary incontinence (UI) |
involuntary
loss of urine sufficient enough to be a problem |
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urinary tract infections (UTIs) |
infections
caused by bacteria that invade the urinary system and multiply, leading
to an infection |
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urodynamic tests |
diagnostic
tests to examine the bladder and urethral sphincter function |
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