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Urology
The study and treatment of disorders of the urogenital organs.
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Autologous
Biology; Urology
Derived from the same individual. In medical context, it is the transplantation of organs, tissues or even proteins from one part of the body to another in the same individual. Tissue transplanted by ...
Behavioural techniques
Biology; Urology
Different methods to help "retrain" the bladder and get rid of the urgency to urinate. (see biofeedback, bladder training, electrical stimulation, habit training, pelvic muscle exercises, prompted ...
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Biology; Urology
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy uses highly focused impulses projected from outside the body to pulverise kidney stones.
Interstitial cystitis
Biology; Urology
Disease characterised by pain with bladder filling. This diagnosis is only considered when other causes of pain or urgency have been evaluated.
Watchful waiting
Biology; Urology
Closely monitoring a patient's condition but withholding treatment until symptoms appear or change. Also called observation.