Significance of Urinary tract
The urinary tract is a vital organ system responsible for the production, storage, and elimination of urine, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. It is commonly affected by various medical conditions, such as urinary tract infections and urolithiasis. Additionally, imaging techniques like intravenous urography are essential for assessing congenital disorders and abnormalities within this system. Research continues to explore treatments and the effects of substances on the urinary tract, highlighting its importance in overall health.
Synonyms: Urinary system, Urinary passage, Urinary apparatus, Renal system
In Finnish: Virtsatie; In Spanish: Tracto urinario
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Hindu concept of 'Urinary tract'
In Hinduism, the urinary tract is associated with bodily systems responsible for urine production and elimination, particularly influenced by the condition known as Prameha, which signifies imbalances affecting urinary health.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) The bodily systems related to the production and elimination of urine, affected by Prameha.[1]
The concept of Urinary tract in scientific sources
The urinary tract encompasses the organs responsible for urine production and elimination, specifically the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, playing a critical role in the body's waste management and fluid balance.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a system that was assessed in the study, and the upper part was also assessed to help diagnose any abnormalities, and the results are related to the patient's urinary retention.[2] (2) This complex congenital disorder involving the urinary tract can be better assessed with intravenous urography, highlighting the importance of this imaging technique.[3] (3) This system, which includes the ureters, is the focus of this study and the measurement of ureteric diameter provides information regarding its health and potential diseases, as well as any abnormalities.[4] (4) This refers to the organs involved in the production and excretion of urine, and the effects of ketamine on this system were unknown until recently.[5] (5) This refers to the part of the body targeted by certain pathogenic bacteria, with studies exploring the potential of Quercus infectoria gall extracts to combat these infections.[6]