Vesicouterine
Vesicouterine
Vesicouterine (pronunciation: ves·i·co·uter·ine, /ˌvesɪkoʊˈjuːtəriːn/) is a term used in medicine to describe anything related to or involving both the urinary bladder and the uterus.
Etymology
The term "vesicouterine" is derived from the Latin "vesica" meaning bladder, and "uterus" meaning womb.
Definition
In medical terminology, vesicouterine refers to the anatomical region where the uterus and the urinary bladder meet. This term is often used in the context of vesicouterine fistula, a pathological communication between the bladder and the uterus.
Related Terms
- Vesicouterine fistula: An abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder and the uterus that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine into the uterine cavity.
- Vesicouterine pouch: The anatomical space located between the uterus and the urinary bladder. It is one of the two extensions of the peritoneal cavity, the other being the rectouterine pouch.
- Vesicovaginal fistula: A subtype of urogenital fistula, it is an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder and the vagina that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine into the vaginal vault.
- Uterus: A major female hormone-responsive secondary sex organ of the reproductive system in humans and most other mammals.
- Urinary bladder: A hollow muscular organ in humans and some other animals that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vesicouterine
- Wikipedia's article - Vesicouterine
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