Genitourinary
Genitourinary
Genitourinary (pronounced: jen-uh-toh-YOOR-uh-ner-ee) is a term that refers to the organs of the reproductive and urinary systems. The term is derived from the Latin words "genitus" meaning "to beget" and "urinarius" meaning "pertaining to urine".
The genitourinary system includes organs such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, which are involved in the production, storage, and elimination of urine. It also includes the reproductive organs, which in males are the testes, prostate gland, seminal vesicles, penis, and urethra, and in females are the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and urethra.
Related Terms
- Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diseases of the kidney.
- 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.
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (vagina, uterus, and ovaries).
- Andrology: The medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genitourinary
- Wikipedia's article - Genitourinary
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