Terminology F
From Kidney Cancer Resource
Flexi
- Flexible Cystoscopy the relatively simple and painless process of looking inside the bladder with an instrument introduced through the urethra also known as a cystoscopy
Flexible Cystoscopy or flexi
- the relatively simple and painless process of looking inside the bladder with an instrument introduced through the urethra also known as a cystoscopy
Foci
- Specific regions, plural of Focus. In Biospy terms it's destinct and clear areas.
Foley Catheter
- A flexible plastic tube with a small balloon on one end. Inserted through the urethra up into the bladder to provide continuous urinary drainage
Frank Haematuria
- visible blood colouring in the urine
Fulguration
- The destruction of tissue by means of high-voltage electric sparks.
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