Urinary System Disorders and Symptoms: Medical Terminology and Definitions

epispadias

Congenital abnormal opening of the meatus; in boys, the urethra opens at the top of the penis rather than the tip.

hypospadias

A condition where the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis rather than the tip.

urethritis

Inflammation of the urethra, commonly due to bacterial infection, often curable with antibiotics.

anuria

Condition of lack of urine production.

bacteriuria

The presence of bacteria in the urine.

dysuria

Any discomfort associated with urination.

enuresis

Bed-wetting.

glycosuria

Condition when excess blood sugar (glucose) is passed into the urine.

hematuria

Blood in the urine.

nocturia

Having to urinate more than once during the night.

oliguria

Low urine output.

polyuria

Condition when the body makes too much urine.

pyuria

Pus in the urine, often from an infection, can smell foul.