Urology

Urology

The study and treatment of disorders of the urogenital organs.

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intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)

Biology; Urology

A type of radiation therapy that uses 3-dimensional images to show the size and shape of the tumor to better focus therapy towards the cancer. This type of radiation therapy minimizes the damage to ...

clinical trial

Biology; Urology

A type of research that uses volunteers to test new methods of screeing, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease. The trial may be carried out in a clinic or other medical facility. Also ...

urine cytology

Biology; Urology

A urine cytology test is an exam of the cells in your urine to detect bladder cancer. The urine specimen is processed in a laboratory and examined under a microscope by a pathologist who looks for ...

urologist

Biology; Urology

A urologist is a physician who is trained to evaluate the genitourinary tract, which includes the kidneys, urinary bladder and genital structures in men and women, and the prostate and testicles in ...

sexual health inventory for men (SHIM)

Biology; Urology

A validated questionnaire designed to help you and your health care provider identify if you are experiencing erectile dysfunction and if you are, to what degree.

creatinine

Biology; Urology

A waste product that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and expelled in urine.

prostatron

Biology; Urology

Also called TUMT or Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy. A catheter is placed within the bladder and positioned within the prostate, then the antenna emits microwaves. This procedure increases the ...