Urinary bladder disease

Urinary Bladder Disease

Urinary bladder disease refers to any pathological condition that affects the urinary bladder, a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine.

Pronunciation

Urinary: /ˈjʊərɪnɛri/
Bladder: /ˈblædər/
Disease: /dɪˈziːz/

Etymology

The term "urinary bladder disease" is derived from the following roots:

Urinary: From the Latin "urina," which means "urine."
Bladder: From the Old English "blǣdre," which means "bladder."
Disease: From the Old French "desaise," which means "lack of ease."

Types of Urinary Bladder Disease

There are several types of urinary bladder diseases, including:

Bladder cancer: A malignant growth within the urinary bladder.
Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder, often caused by infection.
Interstitial cystitis: A chronic, painful bladder condition.
Overactive bladder: A condition characterized by sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder.
Urinary incontinence: Involuntary leakage of urine.

Related Terms

Urology: The branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
Nephrology: A specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys.
Urinary system: The organ system that produces, stores, and eliminates urine.
Urinary tract infection: An infection that affects part of the urinary tract.