medindia
  1. Medindia
  2. Health Information
  3. Ectopic Kidney | Renal Ectopia - Glossary

Ectopic Kidney | Renal Ectopia - Glossary

Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD
dr. simi paknikar
Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD
Last Updated on May 04, 2015
Average
5
Rating : 12345
Rate This Article : 1 2 3 4 5
RSS Email Print This Page Comment bookmark
Font : A-A+

Glossary

Kidneys: The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located below the rib cage on either side of the spine. They filter out wastes and extra water from the blood and form the urine with these wastes.

Ureter: The ureter is a tube that carries urine and connects the kidney to the bladder.

Bladder: The bladder is an organ that stores urine.
Published on Mar 18, 2015
Last Updated on May 04, 2015

Post a Comment

Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. The editorial team reserves the right to review and moderate the comments posted on the site.
Notify me when reply is posted
I agree to the terms and conditions

Most Popular On Medindia:

Find a Doctor

Find a Doctor

Iron Intake Calculator

Iron Intake Calculator

Indian Medical Journals

Indian Medical Journals

Recommended Reading

Diabetes Premium Membership Benefits

What's New on Medindia

Migraine

Heart Problems in Your 20s May Harm Your Brain Health Later

Visiting Wild Urban Parks can Boost Your Health and Wellbeing
View All

Health Topics A - Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Medindia Health Topics Search

Kidney Health

Medindia Newsletters

Subscribe to our Free Newsletters!

Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Drugs for Ectopic Kidney

Amlodipine

This medication is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It widens blood vessels and ...
Enalapril

This medication is an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or with ...
Losartan

This medication is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), prescribed for high blood pressure. It is also used for ...

Doctor Search

Stay Connected

  • Available on the Android Market
  • Available on the App Store

RapidSSL

Disclaimer - All information and content on this site are for information and educational purposes only. The information should not be used for either diagnosis or treatment or both for any health related problem or disease. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Full Disclaimer

Advertise with us | Medindia Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use © All Rights Reserved 1997 - 2020

This website is certified by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify.

This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
verify here.