Glossary of Terms
When it comes to your prostate health, knowledge is power. We at Dattoli Cancer Center understand that on your journey to acquire information about prostate cancer, related research, and various treatments, you will come across medical and scientific jargon that might need further explanation. Here we've provided a Glossary of Terms related to the topics of prostate health, prostate cancer, prostate cancer research and prostate cancer treatments and cures. You can search for a term numerically or alphabetically by selecting a character in the box below or simply scroll down through the list of terms and their corresponding definitions.
Ultrasound (Transrectal Ultrasonography)
A painless, non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique using sound waves to create an echo pattern that reveals the structure of organs and tissues. It does not use x-rays.
Understaging
An overly low assessment of clinical stage at diagnosis.
Urethra
The tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen from the prostate out of the body through the penis.
Urologist
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and in the medical and surgical treatment of problems in the urinary and male reproductive systems.
