Our Short Glossary of Technical Terms
Relating to Urology and Catheterisation
Administration
application
Aseptic
germ-free, sterile
Bladder catheter
flexible tube, which is placed in the urethra and serves to empty the urinary bladder
Charriere (Ch)
unit of measurement for the diameter of the catheter, e.g.:
Ch 06, Ch 08, Ch 10, Ch 12, Ch 14, Ch 16, Ch 18
Permanent catheter
remains in the bladder for a certain time
Diuresis
urine excretion by the kidneys
EMDA*
electromotive drug administration; minimally invasive treatment,
which allows a targeted application of medication into the bladder
tissue by means of an electric field, thereby increasing the effectiveness
hydrophil
slightly absorbs moisture
IC
Interstitial Cystitis; a bladder infection which is not caused by bacteria,
often accompanied by very severe pain, which is difficult to diagnose and treat
Incontinence
bladder weakness
Encrustation
adherent deposits (crusts) on smooth walls/tubes
ISC
intermittent self-catheterisation; method of emptying the urinary bladder
at regular intervals using a disposable sterile catheter
Catheter eye
opening at the end of the catheter
Neurogenic
stemming from the nerves
Obstruction
hindrance, constriction, displacement
Pouch
replacement bladder from intestinal tissue in patients whose bladder had to be removed
Prostate hyperplasia
enlargement of the prostate gland; referred to as benign or malignant prostate hyperplasia
Pyelonephritis
renal cell inflammation
Residual urine
remains in the bladder when it is not completely emptied
Suprapubic
through the abdomen
Transurethral
through the urethra
Ureter
connection between the kidneys and the bladder to transport the urine
Urethra
channel from the bladder to the outside for the natural drainage of the urine
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