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abbreviations for Urinary Tract
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ATN | acute tubular necrosis |
| BNO | bladder neck obstruction |
| BUN | bladder urea nitrogen |
| C& S | culture and sensitivity |
| cysto | cystoscopy |
| EBT | external beam therapy |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| ESWL | extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy |
| EU | excretory urography |
| IC | interstitial cystitis |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram, intravenous pyelography |
| pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
| PCNL | percutaneous nephrolithotomy |
| PKD | polycystic kidney disease |
| RP | retrograde pyelogram, retrograde pyelography |
| TURBT | transurethral resection of bladder tumor |
| UA | urinalysis |
| US | ultrasound, ultrasonography |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VCUG | voiding cystourethrography |
| VUR | vesicoureteral reflux |
| AGN | acute gromerulonephritis |
| AI | artificial insemination |
| cath | catheter; catheterization |
| DRE | digital rectal examimation |
| ED | erectile dysfunction |
| PSA | prostate specific-antigen |
| sp.gr. | specific gravity |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |