Urologic Dysfunction After Menopause Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Urologic Dysfunction After Menopause article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: 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 painAbsorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal absorption is the uptake of food (or other sub... See the entire definition of AbsorptionAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAnticholinergic: Opposing the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Anticholinerg... See the entire definition of AnticholinergicAntidepressant: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Antidepressants: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Anus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. Atrophy: A wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass, often ... See the entire definition of AtrophyBack 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 BacteriaBedwetting: Involuntary urination in bed. Bedwetting is called "enuresis," from the Gree... See the entire definition of BedwettingBiofeedback: A method of treatment that uses a monitor to measure patients' physiologic in... See the entire definition of BiofeedbackBladder: 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 cancerBladder infection: Infection of the urinary bladder. Some people are at more risk for blad... See the entire definition of Bladder infectionBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBowel: The small and large intestine. Caffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Cell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCollagen: The principal protein of the skin, tendons, cartilage, bone, and connective tiss... See the entire definition of CollagenCone: A type of specialized light-sensitive cell (photoreceptor) in the retina of the eye ... See the entire definition of ConeCongenital: A condition that is present at birth, whether or not it is inherited. Constipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationContraction: The tightening and shortening of a muscle. Cough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureCymbalta: Brand name for duloxetine hydrochloride, a drug approved by the FDA to treat maj... See the entire definition of CymbaltaCystitis: Inflammation of the bladder. Cystitis can be due for example to infection from ... See the entire definition of CystitisCystocele: Bulging of the bladder into the vagina. Cystoscopy: A procedure in which a lighted optical instrument called a cystoscope is inser... See the entire definition of CystoscopyDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDuloxetine: See: Cymbalta. Dysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. Dyspareunia: Pain during sexual intercourse. There are many causes of dyspareunia, includi... See the entire definition of DyspareuniaDysuria: Pain during urination, or difficulty urinating. Dysuria is usually caused by infl... See the entire definition of DysuriaECG: Electrocardiogram. Enuresis: Involuntary urination, which may be caused by a variety of factors. These incl... See the entire definition of EnuresisEstrogen: A female steroid hormone that is produced by the ovaries and, in lesser amounts,... See the entire definition of EstrogenFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Female genitalia: The genital organs of the female. These are usually separated by conven... See the entire definition of Female genitaliaFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberFistula: An abnormal passageway in the body. The fistula may go from the body surface int... See the entire definition of FistulaGenitalia: The male or female reproductive organs. The genitalia include internal and exte... See the entire definition of GenitaliaHeredity: The genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to child. High blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImplant: 1. To embed; to set in firmly. In embryology, the fertilized egg implants ... See the entire definition of ImplantIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Incontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceIncontinent: Unable to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to keep feces ... See the entire definition of IncontinentInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInvoluntary: Done other than in accordance with the conscious will of the individual. The ... See the entire definition of InvoluntaryKegel exercises: Exercises designed to increase muscle strength and elasticity in the fema... See the entire definition of Kegel exercisesKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyMenopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also... See the entire definition of MenopauseMicroscopy: The examination of minute objects by means of a microscope, an instrument whic... See the entire definition of MicroscopyMicturition: Urination; the act of urinating. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNocturnal enuresis: Bedwetting at night. From the Greek "enourin" meaning "to urinate i... See the entire definition of Nocturnal enuresisObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Obstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientOveractive bladder: A sudden involuntary contraction of the muscular wall of the bladder c... See the entire definition of Overactive bladderPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPainful urination: See: Dysuria. Pelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPelvic pain: : Pain perceived in the area of the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen loc... See the entire definition of Pelvic painPelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPhysical therapist: A person who is trained and certified by a state or accrediting body t... See the entire definition of Physical therapistPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyProbe: (1) In surgery, a probe is a slender flexible rod with a blunt end used to e... See the entire definition of ProbePrognosis: 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 ProstatePyelonephritis: Bacterial infection of the kidneys. Pyelonephritis can be acute or chronic... See the entire definition of PyelonephritisQuality of life: The patient's ability to enjoy normal life activities. Quality of life is... See the entire definition of Quality of lifeResidual: Something left behind. With residual disease, the disease has not been eradicate... See the entire definition of ResidualResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceRisk factor: Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease. For exam... See the entire definition of Risk factorRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSepsis: The presence of bacteria (bacteremia), other infectious organisms, or toxins creat... See the entire definition of SepsisSickle cell disease: A genetic blood disorder caused by the presence of an abnormal form ... See the entire definition of Sickle cell diseaseSmooth muscle: Along with skeletal and cardiac muscle, one of the types of muscle tissue i... See the entire definition of Smooth muscleStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Stress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgeon: 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 SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTylenol: 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 UrethritisUrge incontinence: A sudden involuntary contraction of the muscular wall of the bladder ca... See the entire definition of Urge incontinenceUrinalysis: A test that is done in order to analyze urine. Because toxins and excess fluid... See the entire definition of UrinalysisUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrinary 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 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 UrologistUTI: Urinary tract infection. Vagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaVoiding cystourethrogram: A test done to examine the bladder and urethra while the bladder... See the entire definition of Voiding cystourethrogramWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight lossX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray |
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