Urology Terms

Below are brief definitions of some of the terms you may discuss with your physician

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  A normal benign enlargement of the prostate that occurs as a natural process of aging in men.

• Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
  Persistent inability to obtain and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

• Hematuria
  Blood in the urine.

• Incontinence
  Involuntary loss of urine. Leakage of urine at inappropriate times.

• Infertility
  Inability to achieve a pregnancy resulting in a live birth after one year of unprotected intercourse.

• Kidney Stones
  Mineral crystals that separate from the urine and build-up on the inner surfaces of the kidney. 

• Pediatric Urology
  Specialized assessment, diagnosis and management of children with disorders that affect the structure and function of the genitourinary tract. 

• Prostate Cancer
  Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the prostate. 

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  An invasion by and multiplication of disease-causing microorganisms in the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidney, bladder, ureters and urethra.

 

 

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