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Void

Another word for urinate.

Micturate

The process of urinating.

Specific gravity

A measure of the concentration of solutes in urine, normal range is 1.005 to 1.03.

Oliguria

Decreased urine output.

Polyuria

Increased urine output.

Anuria

Absence of urine production.

Urinary retention

The inability to empty the bladder completely.

Residual urine

The urine that remains in the bladder after voiding.

Nocturia

Waking during the night to urinate.

Urinary incontinence

The inability to control the passage of urine.

Bladder training

A strategy to manage incontinence by promoting regular voiding.

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

A test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood, indicating protein breakdown.

Creatinine

A waste product from muscle metabolism excreted by the kidneys.

Indwelling catheter

A catheter that remains in the bladder for a designated period.

Straight catheter

A single-lumen catheter used for obtaining urine samples or for short-term drainage.

Condom catheter

A urinary drainage device for males that fits over the penis.

Ileal conduit

A type of urinary diversion where the ureters are attached to a piece of the intestine.

Continent urostomy

A surgically created pouch to store urine, allowing for controlled elimination.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

Pyelonephritis

Inflammation of the kidney due to infection.

Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

Urgency

A sudden, strong need to urinate.