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pads
and garments, disposable or reusable, worn in cases of incontinence to
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assisting
the primary means of therapy, e.g., coupling radiation treatment with
surgical excision of tumors
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acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome
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therapy
that is not standard, including herbal medicines, accupuncture, and accupressure,
as well as medicinal therapies, such as shark cartilage, maitake mushroom,
etc.
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protein
produced in a controlled manner by certain white blood cells (lymphocytes)
to neutralize an antigen or foreign protein and fight disease, but whose
uncontrolled production can cause illness; immunoglobulin
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substance
that can trigger an immune response, resulting in production of an antibody
as part of the body's defense against infection and disease; allergen
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drugs
that reduce inflammation and its effects
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surgically
implanted device (consisting of three parts: pump, balloon reservoir,
and cuff) that is used to control the involuntary release of urine associated
with prostate and urinary tract surgery
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fertility
treatments that incorporate methods of sperm retrieval and preparation:
artificial insemination (AI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and sperm
microinjection techniques
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abnormal
response of the immune system that causes antibodies and immune-mediated
cells to attack one's own tissues
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enlargement
of the prostate associated with aging
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not
cancerous
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affecting
both sides of the body or two paired organs, e.g., the kidneys
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(v.)
to remove a sample of tissue for diagnostic evaluation; (n.) tissue specimen
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behavioral
modification technique used to resist or inhibit the urge to urinate
unpredictably
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hollow,
muscular, balloon-shaped organ that stores urine until it is excreted
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laboratory
examination of a blood sample to detect the presence of disease-causing
microorganisms
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drugs
that inhibit blood clotting
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nuclear
medicine study used for detecting the presence of boney metastasis
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hard,
dense, stonelike material that forms in numerous areas throughout the
body, including arteries (plaque), veins (phleboliths), kidneys (stones),
and gallbladder (gallstones)
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drugs
that limit calcium entry into the cells and stimulate contraction
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specialized
x-ray examination that is often used to visualize the brain and spinal
structures, chest, abdomen, and pelvis
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tube
passed through the body for draining fluids, injecting fluids into body
cavities, and performing certain tests
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insertion
of a catheter
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destruction
through the use of chemicals; chemical injection treatment to dissolve
kidney stones
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treamtent
involving the use of drugs
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sheath,
usually latex rubber, placed over the penis, fingers, or sex toy to prevent
pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted disease during penetration
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medication
that allows a patient to sustain what could be an unpleasant experience
by producing "grogginess" and often complete amnesia of the event
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used
by a pathologist to detect abnormality in tissue
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group
of anti-inflammatory drugs similar to natural hormones produced by the
cortex of the adrenal glands
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waste
product filtered from the blood by the kidneys and expelled in urine
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computerized
tomography of the abdomen and pelvis in which no oral or intravenous dyes
are used, which is often used to detect conditions such as acute appendicitis,
renal or ureteral stones, and diverticulitis
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See
CAT scan.
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sac
that contains semisolid or liquid contents
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surgical
removal of the bladder
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herniation
of the bladder into the vagina
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procedure
using a flexible scope inserted into the urethra and then into the bladder
to determine abnormalities in the bladder and lower urinary tract
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densities
on plain x-rays vary from black to white, depending on the composition
of the material the x-rays pass through; black indicates the lowest x-ray
density (air) and white, the highest (bone)
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the
muscle within the bladder lining that squeezes urine out of the bladder.
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lack
of coordination between the bladder and the external sphincter muscle,
resulting in the inability to empty the bladder completely, which may
cause severe urinary tract damage and life-threatening consequences
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drug
used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention by increasing the
elimination of salt and water by the kidneys
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digital
rectal exam; used to feel the size, shape, and texture of the prostate
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record
produced by echocardiography
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noninvasive
cardiac imaging procedure used to diagnose heart disease, valve disorders
(valvular heart disease), weakened heart muscle, fluid around the heart
(pericarditis), and other abnormalities or defects by reflecting sound
waves off the heart
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ejection
of semen during male orgasm
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graphical
recording of the electrical currents that pass through the heart muscle
during each heartbeat; commonly called an EKG because the procedure was
developed in the Netherlands, where it was spelled "electrokardiogram"
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technique
that uses small shock waves to break up small kidney stones
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coiled
tube that extends the length of each testis and connects with the vas
deferens
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hormone
produced by the ovaries that is responsible for the development of female
sex characteristics
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worsening
of symptoms
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to
cut out
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surgical
removal of tissue for pathological analysis
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treatment
that utilizes external-beam radiation
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highly
focused electrical impulses that are projected from outside the body to
pulverize kidney stones
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insertion
of small gauge needle into an area of abnormality with an attempt to suck
out small amounts of tumor for review by a pathologist
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contrast
agent that is given intravenously during MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
to increase visualization of specific abnormalities
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nuclear
medicine study used to monitor gallium-avid lymphomas
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the
doughnut- or bagel-shaped device used for CT or MRI
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systemic
disease caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints of the
body, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain
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system
used to classify the aggressiveness of a tumor
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behavioral
modification technique that establishes scheduled toileting at regular
intervals
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blood
in the urine, visible or microscopic
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bleeding
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drug
that inhibits blood clotting
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(human
immunodeficiency virus) virus that affects the immune system and causes
the disease known as AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency disorder)
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systemic
therapy to block the action of specific hormones; use of antiandrogens
to deprive cancer cells of the testosterone they need for growth
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home-based
health care and support for terminally ill patients and their families
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painless
swelling of the scrotum caused by a collection of fluid around the testicle;
common in middle-aged men
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inability
of the pelvic floor muscles to provide the necessary support for the urethra
and bladder neck, causing the bladder neck to drop when any downward pressure
is applied, and leading to involuntary leakage
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excessive
growth of normal cells of an organ
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surgical
removal of tumor tissue through a small incision
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redness,
swelling, heat, and pain in a tissue caused by injury, infection, or hypersensitivity
to an allergen
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deposition
of semen into the uterus, cervix, or vagina
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therapy
used to treat urge incontinence
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laser
probe used to destroy prostatic tissue and to allow easier urination
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weakening
of the urethra sphincter muscles
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medical
examination that invades the body either by incision or by insertion of
an instrument through the skin
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involuntary
contractions of muscles in the bladder that cause uncontrolled urination
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exercises
to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor in order to control urination
and prevent leakage
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one
of a pair of organs located at the back of the abdominal cavity that makes
urine through blood filtration
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hard
mass composed of urine elements that form in the kidneys
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kidney,
ureter, bladder
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procedure
using a laparoscope to obtain a tissue sample of a lymph node(s)
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generally
less invasive surgery that uses a laparoscope to visualize internal organs
through a small incision
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light
amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; device that produces
light in a coherent, intense beam
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procedure
that uses ultrasonic shock waves to break up stones in the urinary tract
so their fragments can be passed
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cancerous
tumor or other disease state that has a debilitating, unremitting course
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spread
of disease from one organ or part to another
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to
spread from one part of the body to another, as in cancer
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pertaining
to metastasis; cancer that has spread to either the lymph nodes (regionally
metastatic) or organs, e.g., lung, liver, adrenal glands, bone, or brain
(distant metastasis)
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milligram
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stress
and urge incontinence occurring simultaneously
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milliliter
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diagnostic
test that uses electromagnetic energy to produce soft-tissue images of
the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems
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therapy
that diminishes white blood cell count
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lowest
white blood cell count measured between chemotherapy treatments
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needle
marker is inserted to define abnormal area prior to biopsy
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removal
of the kidney
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conventional
tomograms of the kidneys, especially in small sections of the kidneys
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elevated,
solid mass or lump (up to 2 cm in diameter) that can be located in the
epidermis, dermis, or the subcutaneous fat
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medical
examination that does not penetrate the skin or invade the body, except
for minor needle sticks
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drugs
that act against inflammation, reduce fever, relieve muscle pain, and
prevent blood clots
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increase
in pressure within the ventricles of the brain, causing dementia, gait
difficulties, and urinary incontinence
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physician
specializing in cancer treatment
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surgical
excision of kidney stones via the back or abdomen in which the kidney
may be opened
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surgical
removal of one or both of the testicles
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inflammation
of the testicle
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condition
characterized by involuntary, uncontrollable bladder muscle contractions
during the bladder filling phase
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leakage
of small amounts of urine from a bladder that is always full
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relieving
symptoms and maintaining comfort through either the use of surgery, radiation,
or chemotherapy
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something
that helps manage symptoms of, but does not cure, a disease
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disorders
that occur due to the remote effects of cancer, such as through the mechanism
of hormonal or antibody production
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organism
that lives in or on another organism (host) strictly for its own survival
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unusual
sensory symptoms of tingling, numbness, or other abnormal feelings of
sensation
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field
concerned with examination of tissues removed for the purposes of diagnosing
disease and guiding patient care
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large
subset of physicians who do not provide specialized care, including internists,
pediatricians, and general practitioners
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measurement
of the ability to blow air out of the lungs that is used to diagnose asthma
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pelvic
muscle exercises intended to improve pelvic muscle tone and prevent leakage
associated with stress urinary incontinence; Kegel exercises
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manual
extraction of kidney stones "through the skin"
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procedure
to remove the prostate that uses a perineal incison, which allows easier
visualization of the bladder/urethral anastomosis, quicker recovery, tissue
spare, and blood conservation
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procedure
in which injected implants are used to "bulk up" the area around the neck
of the bladder, allowing it to resist increases in abdominal pressure,
which can push down on the bladder and cause leakage
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coagulating
blood cells
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small
fingerlike outgrowths of tissue from the linings of various tubular organs
that are usually benign
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sleep
study, in which numerous physiological monitors are attached to the patient
to record nighttime breathing, brain activity, and physical activity
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diagnostic
test that measures how much urine remains in the bladder after urination
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muscular,
walnut-sized gland that surrounds part of the urethra and secretes seminal
fluid, a milky substance that combines with sperm (produced in the testicles)
to form semen
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surgical
removal of the prostate; See also suprapubic prostatectomy, retropubic
prostatectomy, radical retropubic prostatectomy, perineal prostatectomy.
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wire
device that expands after placement, pushing prostate tissue away from
passageway and allowing for easier urination
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inflammation
of the prostate
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microwaves
used to open passageways, allowing for easier urination
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surgical
procedure in which tissue or synthetic material is placed under the bladder
neck to support and immobilize it, improving sphincter function and continence
by decreasing bladder neck movement
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inflammation
of the kidney, usually due to a bacterial infection
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presence
of pus in the urine, usually an indication of kidney or urinary tract
infection
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anti-cancer
therapy or treatment using high-energy rays beamed to the tumor site to
destroy cancer cells
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physician
trained in the use of radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer
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removal
of the entire prostate through an abdominal incision that allows the surgeon
to spare nerve tissue and analyze lymph nodes
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discharge
of semen into the bladder rather than through the urethra and out of the
body
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surgical
procedure using an abdominal incision in order to incise the prostatic
capsule and remove obstructing tissue
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infection
spread through sexual intercourse or genital contact
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bundle
of testicular arteries and ducts protected by woven tissue
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biopsy
technique that relies on computer guidance to exactly locate and biopsy
the tumor
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test
that monitors the heart during exercise in order to identify the presence
of heart disease or the risk of developing cardiac problems during strenuous
activity; also, diagnostic test that requires patients to lift something
or perform an exercise to determine if there is urine loss when stress
is placed on bladder muscles
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involuntary
loss of urine during periods of increased abdominal pressure, such as
laughing, sneezing, coughing, or lifting
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incising
the bladder to remove obstructing prostatic tissue through a suprapubic
incision below the navel
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physician
who has been educated and trained in diagnosis and preoperative, operative,
and postoperative management
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(n.)
a stitch; (v.) to stitch
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sex
hormone that stimulates development of male sex characteristics and bone
and muscle growth; produced by the testicles and, in small amounts, by
the ovaries
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temporary
episodes of urinary incontinence that are alleviated after the cause of
the episode is identified and treated, such as a bladder infection
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destruction
of prostate tissue with thermal energy that is passed through a needle
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common
treatment for benign prostate hypertrophy, in which the inside of the
prostate (urethra) is cored out to make the passage of urine easier
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abnormal
mass of tissue that results from excessive cell division, either benign
or malignant; large and deep solid growth of skin or subcutaneous fat
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use
of high-frequency ultrasound waves to destroy kidney stones gradually,
which are then passed naturally by the patient or removed by grasping
forceps
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bladder
contraction of inadequate magnitude and/or duration that prohibits the
bladder from emptying normally; See also overflow incontinence.
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flexible,
fiberoptic instrument resembling a long, thin telescope that is inserted
through the urethra and bladder up to the ureter for observation and often
for retrieval of kidney stones
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strong
desire to void
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involuntary
loss of urine associated with a sudden and strong urge to void
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group
of physical and chemical tests done on a sample of urine to check for
various disorders, including those of the kidneys and urinary tract
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involuntary
loss of urine sufficient enough to be a problem
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infections
caused by bacteria that invade the urinary system and multiply, leading
to an infection
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diagnostic
tests to examine the bladder and urethral sphincter function
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type
of cautery electrode that vaporizes prostatic tissue in order to expand
the prostatic channel and make urination easier
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outpatient
procedure in which the varicocele is closed off (occluded) by means of
a balloon catheter (flexible tube with a tiny detachable balloon), steel
coil, and/or sclerosing (vessel-hardening) solution
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cutting
away of a varicocele
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tubes
that connect the epididymes to the prostate gland
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See
vasovasostomy.
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microsurgery
that uses a microscopic camera and very small operative tools to remove
blockage in the epididymis and to reattach the epididymis to the vas deferens
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reconnection
of the severed ends of the vas deferens, which restores the flow of sperm
through the vas deferens; vasectomy reversal
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