| IAD: |
| | Also known as intermittent androgen deprivation. Irregular hormone therapy as a treatment for prostate cancer. |
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| ICSI: |
| | Also referred to as intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Involves the injection of a single sperm directly into the cytoplasm of a mature egg using a glass needle. |
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| idiopathic: |
| | Applied to a medical problem or disease when the cause is unknown. |
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| IgA nephropathy: |
| | A kidney disorder caused by deposits of the protein immunoglobulin A (IgA) inside the glomeruli (filters) within the kidney. The IgA protein damages the glomeruli, leading to blood and protein in the urine, to swelling in the hands and feet and sometimes to kidney failure.
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| ileal conduit: |
| | Made by using a small segment of the small intestine and creating an artificial opening on the surface of the skin for urine to pass outside the body into a collecting pouch attached to the skin. |
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| immune system: |
| | The body's system for protecting itself from viruses and bacteria or any "foreign" substances.
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| immunologic: |
| | Relates to the immune system. |
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| immunologic infertility: |
| | Due to antibodies to sperm, which can prevent the normal motility and function of sperm. |
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| immunosuppressant: |
| | A drug given to suppress the natural immune responses. Immunosuppressants are given to transplant patients to prevent organ rejection or to patients with
autoimmune diseases like lupus.
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| immunotherapy: |
| | Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight infection and disease. |
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| impacted stool: |
| | Feces pressed together so tightly in the intestines that they cannot be eliminated in a bowel movement. |
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| impaction: |
| | A blockage of stool in the rectum usually composed of a large amount of dried stool that is difficult to evacuate. |
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| imperforate hymen: |
| | No opening through the hymen, which covers the opening of the vagina. |
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| implanting: |
| | Inserting something during surgery. |
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| impotence: |
| | Also called erectile dysfunction or ED. The inability to get or maintain an erection for sexual activity. |
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| in vitro: |
| | An artificial environment like a test tube. |
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| in vitro fertilization: |
| | Also referred to as IVF. A complicated process during which a woman is given medications to stimulate her ovaries to produce multiple eggs. The eggs are retrieved by aspiration and are then exposed to a man's sperm. Resulting embryos that develop may then be placed into the woman's uterus. |
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| incision: |
| | Surgical cut for entering the body to perform an operation. |
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| incisional hernia: |
| | A protrusion or projection of an organ through the wall of the caviety which normally contains it, caused by a cut or surgical procedure. |
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| incontinence: |
| | Loss of bladder or bowel control; the accidental loss of urine or feces. |
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| indwelling catheters: |
| | Catheters that are inserted into the bladder to allow for continuous draining of urine. |
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| infarct: |
| | An area of tissue that has recently died as a result of the sudden loss of its blood supply. |
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| infarcted: |
| | Describes an area of tissue that has recently died as a result of the sudden loss of its blood supply. |
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| infarction: |
| | Describes an area of tissue that has recently died as a result of the sudden loss of its blood supply. |
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| infection: |
| | A condition resulting from the presence of bacteria or other microorganisms. |
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| inferior vein cavography: |
| | X-rays are used to image the inferior vein and venous pressure measurements are taken above, below and within the organ. |
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| inferior vena cava: |
| | A large vein that receives blood from the lower extremities, pelvis and abdomen and empties it into the right atrium of the heart. |
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| infertile: |
| | Physically incapable of conceiving children. |
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| infertility: |
| | The diminished ability or the inability to conceive and have offspring. |
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| inflammation: |
| | Swelling, redness, heat and/or pain produced in the area of the body as a result of irritation, injury or infection. |
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| inflammatory: |
| | Characterized or caused by swelling, redness, heat and/or pain produced in an area of the body as a result of irritation, injury or infection. |
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| infundibulum: |
| | Anatomical term for a funnel-shaped structure. |
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| infundibulum: |
| | General anatomical term for a funnel-shaped structure. |
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| inguinal: |
| | Located in or affecting the groin. |
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| inguinal canal: |
| | A space in the groin. |
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| inguinal hernia: |
| | When a section of intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal muscles in the groin area. |
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| inhibiting: |
| | To slow down or adversely affect a bodily process or the action of an organ. |
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| inhibiting proliferation: |
| | Interfere or slow down rapid spread. |
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| innervated: |
| | Supply an organ or body part with nerves. Stimulate a nerve, body muscle or organ to action. |
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| insemination: |
| | Insertion of sperm into the woman's uterus. |
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| interferons: |
| | Substances that interfere with the ability of viruses to reproduce. |
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| intermittency: |
| | Interruption of the urinary stream while urinating. |
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| intermittent androgen deprivation: |
| | Also known as IAD. Irregular hormone therapy as a treatment for prostate cancer. |
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| intermittent catheterization: |
| | Periodic insertion of a narrow tube through the urethra or through the front of the abdominal wall into the bladder to allow urine drainage. |
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| internal genitalia: |
| | Internal reproductive organs. |
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| intersex: |
| | An organism with characteristics of both sexes.
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| InterStim continence control therapy: |
| | Used in treating urge continence. A small device that is implanted into the sacral nerves of the lower spine where it delivers electrical impulses that help regulate bladder function. |
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| interstitial cystitis: |
| | Also referred to as IC and painful bladder syndrome. A disorder that causes the bladder wall to become swollen and irritated, leading to scarring and stiffening of the bladder, decreased bladder capacity, and, in rare cases, ulcers in the bladder lining. |
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| interstitial laser: |
| | A laser probe that is placed within prostate tissue to help destroy tissue to make urination easier. |
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| interstitial nephritis: |
| | Inflammation of the kidney cells that are not part of the fluid-collecting units, a condition that can lead to acute renal failure or chronic renal failure. |
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| interstitial radiofrequency ablation: |
| | Also referred to as RITA. Destroying tumors by heating them with radio waves within parts of the organ. |
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| intestine: |
| | The part of the digestive system between the stomach and the anus that digests and absorbs food and water. |
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| intracavernosal: |
| | Injected directly into the corpus cavernosum erectile tissue of the penis. |
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| intracytoplasmic sperm injection: |
| | Also referred to as ICSI. Involves the injection of a single sperm directly into the cytoplasm of a mature egg using a glass needle. |
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| intralesional: |
| | Injecting drugs into a lesion. |
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| intralesional injection: |
| | Direct placement of a medication into a problem skin area with a very fine needle. |
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| intraoperative ureteral injury: |
| | Injury to the ureter occurring during surgery. |
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| intraperitoneal: |
| | Within the peritoneum (abdominal lining). |
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| intratesticular: |
| | Inside the testicle. |
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| intraurethral: |
| | Introduced into, or one in the urethra. |
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| intraurethral medication: |
| | Medication administered via the urethra, the tube that carries urine outside the body from the bladder. |
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| intrauterine insemination: |
| | The direct deposition of the male partner's washed semen directly into the uterus by using a small catheter. |
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| intravenous: |
| | Also referred to as IV. Existing or occurring inside a vein. |
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| intravenous antibiotics: |
| | Medicine inserted directly into the veins. |
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| intravenous pyelogram: |
| | Also referred to as IVP, intravenous urography or excretory urogram. An X-ray of the urinary tract. A dye is injected to make urine visible on the X-ray and show any blockage in the urinary tract.
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| intravenous pyelography: |
| | A succession of X-ray films of the urinary tract following the injection into a vein of a contrast medium. An IVP tests kidney function and reveals the presence of stones, tumors, or obstruction in the urinary tract.
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| intravenous radiopaque: |
| | Material inserted directly into the veins and is used in conjunction with X-rays. |
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| intravenous sedation: |
| | Sedatives administered directly into the veins. |
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| intravenous urography: |
| | Also referred to as IVP, intravenous pyelogram or excretory urogram. An X-ray of the urinary tract. A dye is injected to make urine visible on the X-ray and show any blockage in the urinary tract.
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| intravenously: |
| | Injected into the vein. |
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| intravesical: |
| | Inside the bladder. |
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| intravesical chemotherapy: |
| | Chemotherapy administered within the bladder. |
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| intravesical immunotherapy: |
| | Treatment of disease by administering antibodies inside the bladder. |
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| intravesical pressure: |
| | Refers to the pressure within the bladder. |
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| intrinsic sphincter deficiency: |
| | Also referred to as ISD. A cause of stress urinary incontinence in which the urethral sphincter is unable to contract and generate sufficient resistance in the bladder, especially during activities that increase pressure on the bladder (e.g. coughing, laughing) |
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| invasive: |
| | Having or showing a tendency to spread from the point of origin to adjacent tissue, as some cancers do. Involving cutting or puncturing the skin or inserting instruments into the body. |
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| involuntary detrusor contraction: |
| | A bladder contraction that isn't under voluntary control. |
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| ionizing radiation: |
| | Electromagnetic radiation that produces ionization in a medium through which it passes. |
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| ions: |
| | Electrically charged atoms. |
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| iontopherosis: |
| | Movement of ions through biological matter, which can cause lack of urinary control. |
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| irritable bladder: |
| | Involuntary contractions of muscles in the bladder, which can cause lack of urination. |
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| irritable bowel syndrome: |
| | Also called IBS, irritable colon or spastic colon. A disorder characterized by abnormally increased motility of the small and large intestines, producing abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea. |
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| ischemia: |
| | Ischemia can also be described as an inadequate flow of blood to a part of the body, caused by constriction or blockage of the blood vessels supplying it. |
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| isotope renal scan: |
| | An examination that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to measure the function of the kidneys. |
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| isotopes: |
| | Radioactive seed implants. |
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| IV: |
| | Also referred to as intravenous. Existing or occurring inside a vein. |
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| IVF: |
| | Also referred to as in vitro fertilization. A complicated process during which a woman is given medications to stimulate her ovaries to produce multiple eggs. The eggs are retrieved by aspiration and are then exposed to a man's sperm. Resulting embryos that develop may then be placed into the woman's uterus. |
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| IVP: |
| | Also referred to as intravenous pyelogram, intravenous urography or excretory urogram. An X-ray of the urinary tract. A dye is injected to make urine visible on the X-ray and show any blockage in the urinary tract.
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