urological
Kidney and bladder
Urological is the adjective form of urology, the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes and the reproductive system in males.
Urological conditions include kidney stones, bladder infections, and prostate problems.
A urological exam or urological procedure involves these organs and systems.
The patient was referred to a urological specialist for further testing.
Male reproductive gland
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- urethraUrinary exit canal
- kidneyBlood-filtering organ
- ureterKidney-to-bladder tube
penis · testes · scrotum · epididymis · vas deferens · glans · prepuce · frenulum
Urinary tract visualization procedure
- catheterizationMedical tube insertion procedure
- vasectomyMale sterilization surgery
- nephrectomySurgical kidney extraction
- prostatectomySurgical gland excision
orchiectomy · lithotripsy · circumcision · penile implant · stent placement · biopsy · dialysis · transplant
Inability to retain waste
- hematuriaPlasma in urinary output
- cystitisBladder lining inflammation
- prostatitisInflamed prostate gland
- urethritisInflamed urinary tube
nephritis · polycystic · neurogenic · interstitial · erectile dysfunction · infertility · priapism · proteinuria
Laboratory examination of urine
- creatinineMuscular metabolism waste compound
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- cystoscopyUrinary tract visualization procedure
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
PSA · biopsy · imaging · blood urea nitrogen · GFR · culture · cytology
prostate
Male reproductive gland
ureter · penis · testes · scrotum · epididymis · vas deferens · glans · prepuce · frenulum · sphincter
cystoscopy
Urinary tract visualization procedure
- catheterizationMedical tube insertion procedure
- vasectomyMale sterilization surgery
- nephrectomySurgical kidney extraction
prostatectomy · orchiectomy · lithotripsy · circumcision · penile implant · stent placement · biopsy · dialysis · transplant
incontinence
Inability to retain waste
- hematuriaPlasma in urinary output
- cystitisBladder lining inflammation
- prostatitisInflamed prostate gland
urethritis · nephritis · polycystic · neurogenic · interstitial · erectile dysfunction · infertility · priapism · proteinuria · polyuria
urinalysis
Laboratory examination of urine
- creatinineMuscular metabolism waste compound
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- cystoscopyUrinary tract visualization procedure
ultrasound · PSA · biopsy · imaging · blood urea nitrogen · GFR · culture · cytology
nephrologist
Kidney disease physician
- transplant surgeonDoctor who relocates organs
urologicalcardiac
Pertaining to the heart
neurological · pulmonary · gastrointestinal · dermatological · ophthalmological