Category: U

Needing to be done quickly. A term that, in regard to a patient’s condition, refers to a degree of illness which is less severe than an emergency, but which requires care within a reasonably short time (more quickly than elective care).  

A condition in which someone feels a very strong need to urinate and cannot retain their urine.  

A strong need to do something. A strong desire; a force or a motive that impels action.  

Referring to the passing of urine. Associated with urine; a substance that encourages the production and release of urine.  

A surgical operation to open a blocked or narrowed urethra. The operation of cutting a stricture in the urethra. It is usually performed with a urethrotome. This instrument, a type of endoscope, consists of a sheath down which is passed a fine knife, which is operated by the surgeon viewing the stricture down an illuminated…

A surgical operation to make an opening for a man’s urethra between the scrotum and the anus. The operation of creating an opening of the urethra in the perineum in men. This can be permanent, to bypass a severe stricture of the urethra in the penis, or it can form the first stage of an…

An examination of the inside of a man’s urethra with a urethroscope. Inspecting the inside of the urethra using a urethroscope.  

A surgical instrument, used to examine the interior of a man’s urethra. An endoscope, consisting of a fine tube fitted with a light and lenses, for examination of the interior of the male urethra, including the prostate region. A surgical tool equipped with a light and lenses for inspecting the inside of the urethra.  

The discharge of fluid from the urethra, usually associated with urethritis.  

A surgical operation to repair a torn urethra. Surgical restoration of the continuity of the urethra. This may be required following laceration of the urethra. Surgical stitching or restoration of the urethra.