T - Z

Transurethral
Passed through, or placed in, the urethra.

Two stage voiding
Interrupted urine flow, resulting in urine flow that starts, stops, and starts again.

Urethra
The membranous canal conveying urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body.

Urethral catheter
A tube inserted through the urine canal and into the bladder to allow urine to flow out of the body.

Urethroscope
An instrument used to view the inside of the urine canal.

Urethroscopy
A procedure to look inside the urine canal using a urethroscope.

Urge incontinence
Type of urinary incontinence that occurs suddenly and usually short in duration.

Urgency
A strong desire to urinate immediately.

Urinalysis
Test that examines the urine for signs of infection, blood or other abnormalities.

Urinary
Pertaining to the organs that produce and remove urine from the body.

Urinary bladder
Hollow, distensible, muscular organ that serves as a receptacle for urine; located behind the pubic bone and protected by the pelvis.

Urinary incontinence
Involuntary loss of urine; decreased ability for bladder control.

Urinary sphincter
Ring of muscle at the neck of the bladder that grips and relaxes to control urine flow.

Urinate
To release urine from the bladder.

Urine
Fluid that carries waste products out of the body.

Urodynamic test
A test that examines bladder and sphincter function; may involve inserting a small tube into the bladder or using X-rays to see the bladder.

Uroflowmetry
A device used to determine the rate that urine can be emptied from the bladder.

Voiding
Urinating.