| transurethral | <urology> Performed through the urethra. (19 Jan 1998) |
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| transurethral prostatectomy | <procedure, surgery> The surgical removal of the prostate gland. Transurethral prostatectomy, is performed through the urethral canal of the penis. Acronym: TURP (19 Jan 1998) |
| transurethral resection | Surgery performed with a special instrument inserted through the urethra. Also called tur. (12 Dec 1998) |
| transurethral resection syndrome | <syndrome> Absorption of glycine from irrigation solution during TUR that the liver cannot metabolise, resulting in increased serum ammonia. Synonym: TUR syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |