Urology

Urology

The study and treatment of disorders of the urogenital organs.

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cystectomy

Biology; Urology

Surgical removal of the bladder. The most common condition warranting removal of the urinary bladder is bladder cancer. After the bladder has been removed, an Ileal conduit urinary diversion is ...

transient urinary incontinence

Biology; Urology

Temporary episodes of urinary incontinence that are gone when the cause of the episode is identified and treated.

perineum

Biology; Urology

The area between the anus and the scrotum.

ejaculation

Biology; Urology

The discharge of semen from the penis usually accompanied by orgasm.

The field of urogynecology is a subspecialty within Obstetrics and Gynecology and is dedicated to the study and treatment of pelvic floor disorders in women. Urogynecologists have completed medical ...

ureterolithiasis

Biology; Urology

The formation or presence of calculi (stones) in one or both ureters.

grade

Biology; Urology

The grade of a tumor depends on how abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope and how quickly the tumor is likely to grow and spread. Grading systems are different for each type of cancer.