Category: U

A variety of stomatitis marked by shallow ulcers on the tongue, cheeks, and lips. Also known as stomacace or stomatocace.  

The opening from which urine exits the body through the urethra.  

Obstruction of a ureter by a stone, hindering urine flow and leading to increased pressure on the kidney.  

Medications employed to defer the untimely delivery of a fetus. Beta2-adrenoceptor stimulants like salbutamol can be administered in pregnancies at risk between the 24th and 33rd weeks of gestation. These medications induce relaxation in uterine muscles, potentially stalling labor for a span of days or even weeks. This delay in premature labor, lasting up to…

The process to widen a urethral stricture, which is a constricted segment of the urethra in males, involves inserting a slender instrument with a rounded tip through the urethral opening at the penis’s tip.  

Intense abdominal cramps commonly linked to the menstrual cycle.  

A medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of female-specific conditions pertaining to the urinary and reproductive systems is commonly known as a gynecologist. This skilled physician possesses expertise in addressing a wide range of medical concerns affecting women, including but not limited to menstrual disorders, fertility issues, urinary tract infections, pelvic organ…

A diagnostic test employing a small strip, treated with specific chemicals, which is immersed into a urine sample, is commonly referred to as a urine dipstick test. This convenient method enables the detection and quantification of various substances present in urine, including protein. When assessing protein levels, a designated area on the strip undergoes a…

The microscopic examination of urine, aimed at identifying cancerous or precancerous cells, is a diagnostic procedure commonly known as urine cytology. By carefully examining urine samples under a microscope, healthcare professionals can search for abnormal cells that may indicate the presence of urinary tract cancers, such as bladder, kidney, or urethral cancer. Urine cytology plays…

A laboratory examination performed on urine samples to detect the presence of bacteria is known as a urine culture test. This diagnostic procedure helps identify and determine the type of bacteria that may be causing a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other urinary system-related infections. By culturing a urine sample under controlled conditions, healthcare professionals…