urology
- Noun:
- The branch of medicine: Urology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. It encompasses the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and male genital organs.
- Noun:
- He decided to specialize in urology after medical school.
- The patient was referred to the urology department for a consultation about his kidney stones.
- Advances in urology have improved treatments for prostate cancer.
"Pediatric urology": A subspecialty of urology focusing on urinary tract and genital problems in children.
- The congenital condition required surgery by a specialist in pediatric urology.
"Uro-oncology": A subspecialty of urology dealing with cancers of the urinary system and male reproductive organs.
- His treatment plan was developed by a team in uro-oncology.
Urological (adj): Pertaining to urology.
- The patient underwent a series of urological tests.
Urologist (n): A doctor who specializes in urology.
- You should schedule an appointment with a urologist.
- Urinary tract medicine: A descriptive term for the field.
- Genitourinary medicine: A broader term sometimes used, though it can overlap with other specialties.
"Urologic surgery": Surgical procedures performed within the field of urology.
- Robotic-assisted urologic surgery has become very common.
"Urologic disorder": Any medical condition affecting the urinary system.
- Recurrent infections can be a sign of a urologic disorder.
(Note: As a specific medical term, 'urology' itself is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. However, related conditions are often referenced.) - "To have a weak bladder": An informal idiom for a urologic condition involving frequent urination or incontinence. - After her surgery, she joked about having a weak bladder.
- the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system