Urology and Nephrology Abbreviations

Key Abbreviations in Urology and Nephrology

  • ADH: Antidiuretic hormone

  • Ammonia: A nitrogenous waste product (NH3NH_3) resulting from protein metabolism.

  • Potassium: An essential electrolyte in the body (K+K^+), critical for nerve and muscle function.

  • Hydrogen: (H+H^+), plays a vital role in acid-base balance in the body.

  • UTI: Urinary tract infections

  • Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System: A crucial hormonal system (RAASRAAS) that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.

  • VCUG: Voiding cystourethrogram - Imaging test to visualize the bladder and urethra during voiding.

  • ESRD: End-Stage renal disease

  • BUN: Blood urea nitrogen - A measure of kidney function based on urea levels in the blood.

  • ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate

  • RCC: Renal cell carcinoma

  • PKD: Polycystic kidney disease

  • IVP: Intravenous pyelogram

  • PSA: Prostate-specific antigen - A marker used primarily in detecting prostate cancer.

  • DRE: Digital rectal exam

  • ESWL: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

  • UI: Urinary incontinence

  • UPJ: Ureteropelvic junction

  • VUR: Vesicoureteral reflux

  • BPH: Benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • TURP: Transurethral resection of the prostate

  • TSE: Testicular self exam

  • ED: Erectile dysfunction