| urinary tract |
The organs of the body that produce and discharge urine. These include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
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| urine |
Fluid containing water and waste products. Urine is made by the kidneys, stored in the bladder, and leaves the body through the urethra.
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| uric acid |
A waste product left over from normal chemical processes in the body and found in the urine and blood. Abnormal buildup of uric acid in the body may cause a condition called gout. Increased levels of uric acid in the blood and urine can be a side effect of chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
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| urinary diversion |
an operation to allow urine passage when the bladder or urethra has become blocked or been removed
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| urinary incontinence |
the involuntary release of urine because of the inability to control bladder muscles; may occur as a natural part of the aging process or be caused by an injury or disorder
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