Category: U

Involuntary loss of urine at somewhat predictable intervals when a specific bladder volume is reached.  

Inability of usually continent person to reach toilet in time to avoid unintentional loss of urine.  

A hand-held, hollow, plastic device that fits over the vulva, enabling a woman to urinate while standing. The device collects urine and allows it to be directed away from the user through an outlet spout. Intended use is for women who are active outdoors and need to urinate without partially disrobing. Medically, the appliance has…

A uridine-containing nucleotide important in certain metabolic reactions, in which it transports sugars such as glucose and galactose.  

Concerning animals that excrete amino nitrogen in the form of uric acid. Included in this group are birds and reptiles.  

An enzyme present in the fiver and kidneys of most mammals, but not humans. This enzyme is capable of oxidizing uric acid into allantoin and carbon dioxide.  

A sudden, almost uncontrollable need to urinate.  

Inflammation of the urethra and the trigone of the bladder.  

An instrument for incision of a urethral stricture.  

An instrument for measuring the diameter of the urethra or the lumen of a stricture.