Bladder Medical Definition

Bladder | definition of bladder by Medical dictionary

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( blad'ĕr) [TA] 1. A distensible musculomembranous organ serving as a receptacle for fluid, as the gallbladder or urinary bladder. See: detrusor 2. Synonym (s): urinary bladder. Synonym (s): vesica (1) . [A.S. blaedre ] Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions …

The Bladder (Human Anatomy): Function, …

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The urinary bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, just above and behind the pubic bone. When empty, the bladder is about the size and shape of a pear. Urine is made in the kidneys and...

Bladder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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bladder noun blad· der ˈblad-ər 1 : a pouch in an animal in which a liquid or gas is stored especially : one into which urine passes from the kidneys and is stored temporarily until …

Overactive bladder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Bladder Diseases | Bladder Pain | MedlinePlus

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The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Many conditions can affect your bladder. Some common ones are: Cystitis - inflammation of …

Medical Definition of Bladder - MedicineNet

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Bladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste from the blood and produce urine, which enters the bladder through two …

Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Symptoms …

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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the …

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Bladder stones can cause infection, bladder irritation, blood in the urine and obstruction of urine flow. Bladder damage. A bladder that hasn't emptied completely can stretch and weaken …

Bladder cancer - Symptoms and causes

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The bladder is a hollow muscular organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Bladder cancer most often begins in the cells (urothelial cells) that line the inside of your bladder. Urothelial …

Cystocele (Fallen or Prolapsed Bladder): Symptoms

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A cystocele ― also known as a prolapsed, herniated, dropped or fallen bladder (where your urine or “water” is stored) ― occurs when ligaments that hold your bladder up and the …