Formerly Danville Urologic Clinic- Serving Southside Virginia for over 60 years
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Glossary - Urology

  • Urology

    The branch of medicine which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of kidneys, ureters, urethra, bladder and reproductive organs
  • Urologist

    A surgical specialist trained in the treatment of urology
  • Cystoscopy

    The placement of small scope into the bladder via the urethra to exam for abnormalities such as tumors or stones
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

    A blood test utilized to screen for early prostate cancer
  • Incontinence

    Urine leakage
  • Hematuria

    Blood in the urine
  • Vasectomy

    Male sterilization procedure
  • Erectile Dysfunction

    The inability to maintain a penile erection
  • Urodynamics

    Test used to evaluate the bladder function
  • KUB

    X-ray used to view kidney, ureter, and bladder
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