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abbreviations for Urinary Tract
Term | Definition |
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ATN | acute tubular necrosis |
BNO | bladder neck obstruction |
BUN | bladder urea nitrogen |
C& S | culture and sensitivity |
cysto | cystoscopy |
EBT | external beam therapy |
EMG | electromyogram |
ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
ESWL | extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy |
EU | excretory urography |
IC | interstitial cystitis |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram, intravenous pyelography |
pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
PCNL | percutaneous nephrolithotomy |
PKD | polycystic kidney disease |
RP | retrograde pyelogram, retrograde pyelography |
TURBT | transurethral resection of bladder tumor |
UA | urinalysis |
US | ultrasound, ultrasonography |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VCUG | voiding cystourethrography |
VUR | vesicoureteral reflux |
AGN | acute gromerulonephritis |
AI | artificial insemination |
cath | catheter; catheterization |
DRE | digital rectal examimation |
ED | erectile dysfunction |
PSA | prostate specific-antigen |
sp.gr. | specific gravity |
TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |