Glossary

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  • Varicosis

    Condition characterized by one or more varicose veins.  

  • Varicelliform

    Resembling the rash of chicken pox.  

  • Valgus

    To a deformity in which part of a limb is turned outward or twisted away from the center of the body (e.g., talipes valgus, a deformity in which the foot is twisted outward). Structural deformation of being bent or turned outward; most often used to describe extremities. Abnormally turned out. Valgus is an adjective used…

  • Vaginal cancer

    Malignancy of the vagina; it most often results from the spread of cancer from another organ, especially the uterus or ovaries, but may occur as a primary neoplasm, especially in women exposed while in the uterus to diethylstilbestrol (given to their mothers to prevent spontaneous abortion). Treatment depends on the size and location of the…

  • Uropathy

    Any disease of the urinary tract.  

  • Urinary urgency

    Sudden, compelling urge to urinate, accompanied by discomfort in the bladder. Sometimes called hyperactive bladder. If ignored, may produce urinary incontinence. Treatment depends upon the cause. The inability to postpone urination once the need to void has been felt.  

  • Urinary hesitancy

    Difficulty in beginning the flow of urine and decrease in the force of the urine stream. In men it is associated with prostate gland enlargement; in women with narrowing of the opening of the urethra or obstruction between the bladder and urethra; it may also be caused in either sex by emotional stress and other…

  • Urinary frequency

    Greater than normal frequency of the urge to void without an increase in the total daily volume of urine; it is associated with inflammation of the bladder or urethra or dysfunction in the bladder, and is often accompanied by burning and discomfort. Treatment depends on the cause. An abnormal increase in the number of times…

  • Urinary calculus

    Stone formed in any part of the urinary system (kidney, ureter, bladder); some are small enough to pass in the urine, with or without pain; others must be removed surgically; also called kidney stone; renal calculus. A stone formed in the urinary tract, but usually found in the renal pelvis and/or kidney calyces. These vary…

  • Uricaciduria

    Greater than normal levels of uric acid in the urine, associated with gout or urinary system malfunction. An unusually high concentration of uric acid present in the urine.