Urethritis in Men Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Urethritis in Men article.
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 painAbstinence: The voluntary self-denial of food, drink, or sex. Today, abstinence most commo... See the entire definition of AbstinenceAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBack pain: Pain felt in the low or upper back. Causes of pain in the low and upper back in... See the entire definition of Back painBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBladder infection: Infection of the urinary bladder. Some people are at more risk for blad... See the entire definition of Bladder infectionBlood in the urine: Blood that appears in the urine. Also known as hematuria. Gross hematu... See the entire definition of Blood in the urineChlamydia: The agent of a sexually transmitted disease, a type of bacteria found in the ce... See the entire definition of ChlamydiaChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEjaculation: Ejection of sperm and seminal fluid during an orgasm in a male. 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 FeverGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Gonorrhea: A bacterial infection that is transmitted by sexual contact. Gonorrhea is one o... See the entire definition of GonorrheaHerpes: A family of viruses. Herpes also refers to infection with one of the human herpesv... See the entire definition of HerpesIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInfertility: Diminished or absent ability to conceive and bear offspring. A couple is cons... See the entire definition of InfertilityInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyMPH: Master of public health, a degree designating successful training in analyzing past, ... See the entire definition of MPHNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPenis: The external male sex organ. The penis contains two chambers, the corpora cavernosa... See the entire definition of PenisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProstate: A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the blad... See the entire definition of ProstateSemen: The fluid that is released through the penis during orgasm. Semen is made up of flu... See the entire definition of SemenSexually transmitted disease: Any disease transmitted by sexual contact; caused by microo... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted diseaseSexually transmitted infection: An infection that can be transferred from one person to an... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted infectionSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreTesticles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of TesticlesTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Trauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Urethra: The tube that leads from the bladder and transports and discharges urine outside ... See the entire definition of UrethraUrethritis: Inflammation of the urethra, the tube that leads from the bladder to the outsi... See the entire definition of UrethritisUrinary: 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 UrineVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of Virus
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