Search: bladder

bladder

The hollow muscular organ that stores urine.

urothelium

The membrane lining the bladder and the urinary system….

urothelial cells

Cells that line parts of the urinary tract, such as where the kidney joins the ureter, in the ureter itself, in the bladder and in some parts of the urethra. This forms a watertight lining. Also called transitional cells….

urothelial carcinoma

Cancer that occurs in urothelial cells. It can start in the renal pelvis of the kidney, the ureter or the bladder. Sometimes called transitional cell carcinoma (TCC)….

urinary system

The system that removes wastes from the blood and expels them from the body in urine. It includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra….

urethra

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. For men, the urethra also carries semen….

ureters

The tubes that carry urine from each kidney to the bladder….

abdomen

The part of the body between the chest and hips, which contains the stomach, liver, bowel, bladder and kidneys.

cystoscope

A lighted viewing instrument that is inserted into the urethra and advanced into the bladder.

cystoscopy

A test using a cystoscope to examine the vagina, cervix, bladder and rectum. It is performed under a general anaesthetic.