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Urology

The study and treatment of disorders of the urogenital organs.

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prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

Biology; Urology

An enzyme present in very small amounts in men that helps to liquefy semen. It is produced by the prostate and is found in higher amounts in the blood or men with prostate cancer, benign prostatic ...

vasectomy

Biology; Urology

An operation to cut or tie off the two tubes that carry sperm out of the testicles.

urgency

Biology; Urology

An physical condition in which the patient experiences an imminent need to urinate.

urinalysis

Biology; Urology

Analysis of the urin, either chemically or microscopically, to detect infection and/or disease.

prostaglandin

Biology; Urology

Any of various oxygenated unsaturated cyclic fatty acids of animals that have a variety of hormonelike actions (as in controlling blood pressure or smooth muscle contraction).

urinary incontience

Biology; Urology

Any unintentional or involuntary leakage of urine. It can range from a few drops to no control at all of your urine.

benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Biology; Urology

As men age, their prostrate may enlarge. This may cause difficulty starting and completely stopping the urinary stream, painful urination, decreased pressure in stream, incomplete emptying and ...

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