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Uterine retroflexion
A condition in which the uterus bends backwards away from its usual position.
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Uterine procidentia
A condition in which part of the uterus has passed through the vagina, usually after childbirth.
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Uterine cavity
The hollow space inside the body of the uterus.
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Usual
Expected or typical.
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Urostomy
The surgical creation of an artificial urethra. A type of ostomy that provides a new outlet for the bladder. Diversion of urine into a surgically created opening in the abdominal wall so that urine drains continually into an attached appliance or bag. In cases where the bladder has been surgically removed, a surgical procedure may…
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Urography
An X-ray examination of part of the urinary system after injection of radio-opaque dye. An X-ray procedure used to diagnose abnormalities of the genitourinary tract. Intravenous urography involves intravenous injection of a contrast medium that allows visualization of the blood vessels of the kidneys and ureters. Retrograde urography involves visualization of the urinary tract by…
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Urogram
An X-ray picture of the urinary tract, or of a part of it.
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Urogenital system
The whole of the, urinary tract and reproductive system.
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Urogenital diaphragm
A fibrous layer beneath the prostate gland through which the urethra passes. The urogenital trigone, or triangular ligament. A musculofascial sheath that lies between the ischio pubic rami, it is superficial to the pelvic diaphragm. In males it surrounds the membranous urethra; in females, the vagina.
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Urochesia
The passing of urine through the rectum, due to injury of the urinary system. A discharge of urine in the feces. The expulsion of urine via the anal passage.
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