capacitance
Alternative term for bladder compliance, describing the bladder's storage properties during filling.
Full Definition
Capacitance is a urodynamic term essentially synonymous with bladder compliance, describing the bladder's ability to accommodate increasing volumes with minimal pressure changes. While compliance is the more commonly used term in modern urodynamic terminology, capacitance may appear in older literature or specific clinical contexts. Both terms reflect the elastic properties of the bladder wall and its ability to function as a low-pressure storage reservoir. In pediatric urology, understanding these storage properties is crucial for managing conditions like neurogenic bladder and planning appropriate treatments.
Usage
Usage note: Less commonly used than 'compliance' in contemporary practice.
In Context
- "The bladder demonstrated poor capacitance with pressure rises exceeding 40 cmH2O." — Urodynamic interpretation
- "Historical reports often used the term capacitance rather than the modern compliance terminology." — Literature review