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retention of urine [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

The inability to empty the bladder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
DEF

Incapacité d'uriner malgré une vessie pleine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías urinarias
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Record 2 2011-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Urinary Tract
CONT

The retention of urine in the bladder, which is duly secreted by the kidneys, owing to obstruction of the outflow or muscular weakness of the bladder wall.

OBS

The term "retention of urine" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil urinaire
DEF

Accumulation dans la vessie, consécutive à un obstacle situé dans les voies urinaires, de l'urine que les reins continuent d'excréter normalement.

OBS

Le terme «rétention d'urine» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Vías urinarias
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