Clinical Diagnosis · Urinary System · Medium
Hydronephrosis
Meaning: Swelling of the kidney due to a build-up of urine caused by blockage of urine flow.
In practice: Renal ultrasound showed bilateral hydronephrosis secondary to an enlarged prostate obstructing the bladder outlet.
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- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
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