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Pediatric Urology Glossary

100 terms total — 24 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

VCUG VCUG

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Voiding cystourethrogram, an imaging study to evaluate bladder function and detect reflux.

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detrusor overactivity

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Involuntary bladder muscle contractions during bladder filling that may cause urgency and incontinence.

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Neurological condition where bladder muscle and external sphincter contract simultaneously, preventing normal voiding.

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detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia

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Neurological condition where the external urethral sphincter contracts inappropriately during detrusor muscle contractio...

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DMSA scan

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Dimercaptosuccinic acid nuclear medicine study used to evaluate renal cortical function and detect scarring.

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DSD

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Differences of sex development; conditions where chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomical sex is atypical.

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duplicated collecting system

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Congenital anomaly where a kidney has two separate collecting systems with distinct ureters.

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dysfunctional voiding

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Learned voiding pattern characterized by intermittent relaxation of external sphincter during voiding.

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ectopic ureter

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Congenital anomaly where the ureter inserts outside the normal trigonal area of the bladder.

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enterocystoplasty

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Surgical bladder augmentation using a segment of intestine to increase bladder capacity and reduce intravesical pressure...

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epispadias

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Congenital condition where the urethral opening is located on the upper side of the penis rather than at the tip.

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exstrophy-epispadias complex

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Spectrum of congenital anomalies involving the bladder, abdominal wall, and external genitalia.

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Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy

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Two-stage surgical technique for bringing high undescended testes into the scrotum by dividing testicular vessels.

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functional bladder capacity

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The actual volume of urine a child can hold comfortably before experiencing urgency or involuntary detrusor contractions...

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glanuloplasty

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Surgical reconstruction of the glans penis to create a normal-appearing urethral opening.

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horseshoe kidney

Intermediate Technical IVT

A congenital fusion anomaly where the lower poles of both kidneys are connected by a band of renal tissue or fibrous ist...

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hydronephrosis

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Swelling of the kidney due to accumulation of urine caused by obstruction of urine flow.

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hydroureter

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Abnormal dilation of the ureter, often indicating obstruction or reflux.

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hypospadias

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A congenital condition where the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip.

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Koff curve

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A standardized curve used to interpret drainage patterns on diuretic renography, particularly for diagnosing ureteropelv...

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MAG3 scan

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A nuclear medicine study using technetium-99m mercaptoacetyltriglycine to assess kidney function and drainage.

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MAGPI

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Meatal Advancement and Glandular Plasty Incorporated technique for distal hypospadias repair.

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meatal stenosis

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Narrowing of the urethral opening (meatus) causing a thin, deflected urinary stream and potential voiding difficulties.

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meatotomy

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Surgical incision of the urethral meatus to relieve stenosis or improve urinary flow.

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megaureter

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Abnormal dilation of the ureter, classified as primary or secondary, obstructive or non-obstructive.

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