cystoplegia
Definition
- Noun:
- Paralysis of the urinary bladder: A medical condition characterized by the loss of muscle function and control in the urinary bladder, preventing normal urination.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient's urinary retention was diagnosed as cystoplegia.
- Cystoplegia can result from nerve damage following spinal cord injury.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Diagnosis: The term is used in clinical and diagnostic contexts to specify the type of paralysis.
- The neurologist noted cystoplegia as a complication of the disease.
Variants and Related Words
- Cystoparalysis (n): A synonym for cystoplegia, meaning paralysis of the bladder.
- Neurogenic bladder (n): A broader term for bladder dysfunction caused by nervous system impairment, which may include cystoplegia.
Synonyms
- Bladder paralysis: The direct descriptive synonym for cystoplegia.
- Vesical paralysis: A less common synonym using 'vesical' (relating to the bladder).
Related Medical Terms
- Atonic bladder: A condition of bladder muscle weakness, often overlapping with paralysis.
- Urinary retention: A common symptom or consequence of cystoplegia.
Noun
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paralysis of the urinary bladder
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