Vesicoureteric Reflux and Reflux Nephropathy - Glossary

Glossary

Reflux: Backward flow

Nephropathy: Kidney disease

Vesico: Related to urinary bladder

Pyelonephritis: Infection of kidneys

Cystoscopy: Examining the interior of the urinary bladder for abnormalities by passing a specialized tube called the cystoscope

Cystogram: X-ray imaging of the bladder