Glomerulation
Glomerulation
Glomerulation (pronunciation: gloh-meh-roo-lay-shun) is a medical term often used in the field of urology. It refers to the appearance of tiny, pinpoint hemorrhages on the bladder wall, typically observed during a cystoscopy procedure.
Etymology
The term 'Glomerulation' is derived from the Latin word 'glomerulus', which means 'small ball'. In the context of urology, it refers to the small, ball-like appearance of the hemorrhages on the bladder wall.
Related Terms
- Cystoscopy: A diagnostic procedure that allows the doctor to examine the lining of the bladder and the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra).
- Hemorrhage: The medical term for bleeding or blood loss.
- Bladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine.
- Urology: The branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
See Also
- Interstitial Cystitis: A chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pelvic pain.
- Urethra: The duct by which urine is conveyed out of the body from the bladder.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glomerulation
- Wikipedia's article - Glomerulation
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