Cystoscopy Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Cystoscopy article.
Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAnesthesiologist: A physician or, less often, a dentist who is specialized in the practice... See the entire definition of AnesthesiologistAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBladder cancer: A common form of cancer that begins in the lining of the bladder. The most... See the entire definition of Bladder cancerBlood clots: Blood that has been converted from a liquid to a solid state. Also called a t... See the entire definition of Blood clotsBlood in the urine: Blood that appears in the urine. Also known as hematuria. Gross hematu... See the entire definition of Blood in the urineBridge: A set of one or more false teeth supported by a metal framework, used to replace ... See the entire definition of BridgeCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Cauterization: The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also known as diathermy and elec... See the entire definition of CauterizationComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCystoscope: An optical instrument (a scope) that is inserted through the urethra into the... See the entire definition of CystoscopeCystoscopy: A procedure in which a lighted optical instrument called a cystoscope is inser... See the entire definition of CystoscopyDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndoscopy: Examination of the inside of the body by using a lighted, flexible instrument c... See the entire definition of EndoscopyEpididymitis: Inflammation of the epididymis. Epididymitis can be caused by sexually acqui... See the entire definition of EpididymitisFasting: : going without food or drink. Patients may be advised to fast for a certain peri... See the entire definition of FastingFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFoley catheter: See: Catheter, Foley. Genital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Hematuria: Blood in the urine. Hematuria may or may not be accompanied by pain, but it is... See the entire definition of HematuriaIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Operation: In medicine, a surgical procedure. Many operations are named after persons. The... See the entire definition of OperationOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPerineum: The area between the anus and the scrotum in the male and between the anus and t... See the entire definition of PerineumPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaProstate: A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the blad... See the entire definition of ProstateResection: Surgical removal of part of an organ. Stent: A tube designed to be inserted into a vessel or passageway to keep it open. Stents ... See the entire definition of StentStricture: An abnormal narrowing of a body passage, especially a tube or a canal. The str... See the entire definition of StrictureSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTesticles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of TesticlesThrombophlebitis: Inflammation of a vein that occurs when a blood clot forms. Tubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorUreter: One of the two tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Each ureter... See the entire definition of UreterUrethra: The tube that leads from the bladder and transports and discharges urine outside ... See the entire definition of UrethraUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrinary tract: The organs of the body that produce, store, and discharge urine. These orga... See the entire definition of Urinary tractUrinary tract infection: An infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra. Abbrevia... See the entire definition of Urinary tract infectionUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineUrologist: A physician who specializes in diseases of the urinary organs in females and th... See the entire definition of UrologistVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of VeinWarfarin: An anticoagulant drug (brand names: Coumarin, Panwarfin, Sofarin) taken to prev... See the entire definition of Warfarin
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