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Vesicoureteric Reflux and Reflux Nephropathy - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD on Nov 21, 2017


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

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