URS
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A medical procedure using a thin tube with a camera to look at or treat the ureter
- noun
- Specialized
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URS
- A URS is often performed to diagnose blockages in the ureter.
Examples
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The urologist scheduled a URS to remove the patient's kidney stone.
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After the URS, the doctor explained the findings to the patient.
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The doctor recommended an URS to diagnose her condition.
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After the URS, she felt much better.
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A URS allows the doctor to examine the urinary tract for any issues.
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The patient was relieved to learn that the URS would help diagnose her problem.
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During the URS, the specialist was able to identify the cause of the patient's pain.
Surface Forms
Etymology
URS comes from the medical parts ureter, the tube that carries 'urine' from the kidney, and -scopy or -scope meaning 'to look'. So a URS is a small camera procedure to 'look into the ureter' and treat problems like stones.
