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.