Category: C

Presence of any type of cells in the urine.  

The liquid portion within the cell membrane. The fluid of cytoplasm, an aqueous solution of ions and nutrients.  

Destruction of a portion of the ciliary body using an intense beam of light from a laser.  

Incision into the urinary bladder. A surgical incision made into the bladder, usually to inspect or repair the bladder or for placement of a tube to aid in urination. Surgical incision into the urinary bladder, usually by cutting through the abdominal wall above the pubic symphysis (suprapubic cystotomy). This is necessary for such operations as…

A procedure that measures the bladder dysfunction, most commonly urinary incontinence.  

A pharmacologic agent used to paralyze the ciliary muscle for examination or treatment.  

Response associated with increased intracranial pressure or compromised circulation in the brain stem; characterized by hypertension, increased systolic pressure with widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.  

A laboratory test that utilizes a swab of material from a body part or wound to grow bacteria in culture medium in a Petri dish to identify the infectious agent, then determine which antibiotics are capable of impeding their growth.  

Bluish discoloration around the umbilicus in postoperative clients; can indicate intro-abdominal or perineal bleeding. Bluish discoloration of the periumbilical skin caused by intraperitoneal hemorrhage. This may be caused by ruptured ectopic pregnancy or acute pancreatitis.  

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac of Douglas. The procedure for obtaining specimens from the posterior cul-de-sac by aspiration or surgical incision through the vaginal wall, performed for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons.