ouroscopy

Meanings

• Noun

  A medical diagnostic procedure in which the urinary bladder is filled with water and X-rays are taken to examine the urinary system.

  - "The doctor performed an ouroscopy to diagnose the patient's urinary tract issue."
  - "The results of the ouroscopy showed a blockage in the patient's urinary system."

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Variants

List of all variants of ouroscopy that leads to same result
horoscope , horoscopes

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'ouron' (bladder) and 'skopein' (to examine).

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Trivia

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1. Ouroscopy was first performed in 1895 by a German physician named Maximilian Nitze.

2. Ouroscopy is also known as cystoscopic examination or bladder X-ray.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cystourethroscopy: A similar diagnostic procedure where a cystoscope is used to examine the urinary bladder and urethra.

2. Urography: A diagnostic imaging technique used to examine the urinary system, which includes ouroscopy as a part of the procedure.

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Culture

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Ouroscopy is an essential diagnostic tool in urology and has been in use since the late 1800s. It is mentioned in various medical textbooks and research papers.

How to Memorize "ouroscopy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor performing an examination on a patient's urinary system using water and X-rays.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ouroscopy' with the medical field and the urinary system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Our Bladder's Exam' to remember the term.

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