Urologic Diseases Dictionary: G - I

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G

genitals (JEN-ih-tuls):

Sex organs, including the penis and testicles in men and the vagina and vulva in women.

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H

hematuria (HEE-muh-TOOR-ee-uh):

Blood in the urine, which can be a sign of a kidney stone or other urinary problem.

hormone (HOR-mone):

A natural chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body. Antidiuretic hormone tells the kidneys to slow down urine production.

hydronephrosis (HY-droh-nef-ROH-sis):

Swelling at the top of the ureter, usually because something is blocking the urine from flowing into or out of the bladder.

hypercalciuria (HY-per-kal-see-YOO-ree-uh):

Abnormally large amounts of calcium in the urine.

hyperoxaluria (HY-per-ox-uh-LOO-ree-uh):

Unusually large amounts of oxalate in the urine, leading to kidney stones.

hypospadias (HY-poh-SPAY-dee-us):

A birth defect in which the opening of the urethra, called the urinary meatus, is on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip.

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I

immune (im-YOON) system:

The body's system for protecting itself from viruses and bacteria or any "foreign" substances.

immunosuppressant (im-YOON-oh-suh-PRESS-unt):

A drug given to suppress the natural responses of the body's immune system. Immunosuppressants are given to transplant patients to prevent organ rejection and to patients with autoimmune diseases like lupus.

impotence (IM-puh-tents):

See erectile dysfunction.

incontinence (in-KON-tih-nents):

Loss of bladder or bowel control; the accidental loss of urine or feces.

interstitial (IN-ter-STISH-ul) cystitis (sis-TY-tis) (IC):

A disorder that causes the bladder wall to become swollen and irritated, leading to scarring and stiffening of the bladder, decreased bladder capacity, and, in rare cases, ulcers in the bladder lining. IC is also known as painful bladder syndrome.

intravenous (IN-truh-VEE-nus) pyelogram (PY-loh-gram):

An x ray of the urinary tract. A dye is injected to make urine visible on the x ray and show any blockage in the urinary tract.

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