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ureter

A small, tubular structure extending from the pelvis of each kidney to the posterior base of the bladder... Read More

urethra

A small, tubular canal that extends from the bladder to carry urine for discharge from the body... Read More

urethral caruncle

A benign, small, fleshy protrusion sometimes found on the urinary meatus in females, but more often in postmenopausal women related to estrogen deficiency... Read More

urethral meatus

The external opening of the urethra where urine is released from the body... Read More

urethral prolapse

Circular protrusion of the distal urethra and subsequent everted mucosa at the urethral meatus... Read More

urgent condition

A medical condition requiring attention within a few hours... Read More

urinalysis

Analysis of urine... Read More

urinary bladder

The hollow, distensible, muscular organ that stores urine excreted by the kidneys and aids in the elimination of urine from the body... Read More

urinary retention

The state of retaining urine within the urinary bladder as a result of various medical conditions... Read More

urinary tract infection (UTI)

Microbial infection (usually bacterial) of any part of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra)... Read More

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