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phimosis
Tightness of the foreskin, either due to a scarring disease or as a result of a congenital abnormality ... More Information
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hydronephrosis
Distension of the kidney due to obstruction, reflux or a congenital abnormality
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abacterial cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder of uncertain cause, in the absence of any bacterial infection ... More Information
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active monitoring
A term which describes careful & close follow-up of any condition (usually cancer) without any treatment; specific intervention is only implemented when there are clear signs of disease progressio [..]
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adenocarcinoma
A cancerous tumour developing from the glandular component of any organ (in urology, this usually applies to the prostate or kidney)
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alpha-blocker
A drug which relaxes the muscle of the bladder neck & prostate to improve symptoms of urinary obstruction; formerly used to relax the ureter and encourage the passage of stones although the drug i [..]
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amino-aciduria
See: Cystinuria
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analgesic
A drug used to relieve pain (i.e. a painkiller)
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angiomyolipoma
A benign tumour of the kidney which arises from blood vessels and fat; it may, if it grows large enough, rupture and cause bleeding into or around the kidney
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