Foley Catheter Glossary of Terms
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Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAntiseptic: Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic ref... See the entire definition of AntisepticBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBlood in the urine: Blood that appears in the urine. Also known as hematuria. Gross hematu... See the entire definition of Blood in the urineCalf: The belly or fleshy hind part of the back of the leg below the knee. The calf is mad... See the entire definition of CalfCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Discharge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainDysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of Fever
Foley catheter: See: Catheter, Foley. Forceps: An instrument that has two blades and a handle and is used for handling, grasping... See the entire definition of ForcepsForeskin: The fold of skin which covers the head (the glans) of the penis. Also called th... See the entire definition of ForeskinGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Hypertrophy: Enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part of the body due to the increase... See the entire definition of HypertrophyIncontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInsertion: A chromosome abnormality that is due to insertion of a segment from one chromos... See the entire definition of InsertionIodine: An element in the diet that is essential for the manufacture of hormones by the th... See the entire definition of IodineKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLabia: Lips, the fleshy folds that surround the opening of the mouth (oral labia) or the v... See the entire definition of LabiaLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLubricant: An oily or slippery substance. A vaginal lubricant may be helpful for women who... See the entire definition of LubricantMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of Muscle
Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaObstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOutlet: The exit or opening. The means by which something escapes. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisProstate: A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the blad... See the entire definition of ProstateProstate cancer: A malignant tumor of the prostate, the gland that produces some of the co... See the entire definition of Prostate cancerRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSpasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySyringe: A medical device that is used to inject fluid into, or withdraw fluid from, the b... See the entire definition of SyringeTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Urethra: 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 Urinary
Urinary incontinence: The unintentional loss of urine. Inability to hold urine in the blad... See the entire definition of Urinary incontinenceUrinary tract: The organs of the body that produce, store, and discharge urine. These orga... See the entire definition of Urinary tractUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of Vagina
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