Hydrocalycosis


hydrocalycosis hy·dro·cal·y·co·sis (hī’drō-kāl’ĭ-kō’sĭs)
n.
A rare symptomless anomaly of the renal calix in which it is dilated as a result of an obstruction of the infundibulum; it may result in infection.

Read Also:

  • Hydrocarbon

    [hahy-druh-kahr-buh n, hahy-druh-kahr-] /ˌhaɪ drəˈkɑr bən, ˈhaɪ drəˌkɑr-/ noun 1. any of a class of compounds containing only hydrogen and , as an alkane, methane, CH 4 , an alkene, ethylene, C 2 H 4 , an alkyne, acetylene, C 2 H 2 , or an aromatic compound, benzene, C 6 H 6 . /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɑːbən/ […]

  • Hydrocarbons

    [hahy-druh-kahr-buh n, hahy-druh-kahr-] /ˌhaɪ drəˈkɑr bən, ˈhaɪ drəˌkɑr-/ noun 1. any of a class of compounds containing only hydrogen and , as an alkane, methane, CH 4 , an alkene, ethylene, C 2 H 4 , an alkyne, acetylene, C 2 H 2 , or an aromatic compound, benzene, C 6 H 6 . /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɑːbən/ […]

  • Hydrocast

    [hahy-druh-kast] /ˈhaɪ drəˌkæst/ noun 1. a process in which water is collected at various depths in a device with bottles clamped together, providing data on differing water characteristics. hydrocast (hī’drə-kāst’) The process of using a device consisting of several water-collection bottles, such as Nansen bottles, that are wired and clamped together and used to collect […]

  • Hydrocele

    [hahy-druh-seel] /ˈhaɪ drəˌsil/ noun, Pathology. 1. an accumulation of serous fluid, usually about the testis. /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌsiːl/ noun 1. an abnormal collection of fluid in any saclike space, esp around the testicles hydrocele hy·dro·cele (hī’drə-sēl’) n. A pathological accumulation of serous fluid in a bodily cavity, especially in the scrotal pouch.

  • Hydrocelectomy

    hydrocelectomy hy·dro·ce·lec·to·my (hī’drə-sĭ-lěk’tə-mē) n. Excision of a hydrocele.


Disclaimer: Hydrocalycosis definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.