| ureterocele | <urology> A sacular dilatation of the terminal portion of the ureter which protrudes in the lumen of the bladder, probably secondary to a congenital stenosis of the ureteral meatus. (13 Nov 1997) |
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| prolapsed | Descent, the falling of a structure. Displacement from the normal anatomical position. (27 Sep 1997) |
| prolapsed disk | A condition that results in the abnormal protrusion (bulging), herniation or prolapse of a vertebral disc from its normal position in the vertebral column. The displaced disc may exert force on a nearby nerve root causing the typical neurologic symptoms of radiating pain (to an extremity), numbness, tingling and weakness. Recurrent episodes of severe back pain are common. Treatment includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids and rest. More advanced cases may require surgical intervention (for example laminectomy, micro-disc surgery). (27 Sep 1997) |