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Definition of medical terms used on the web.

Distended Bladder


Term used to refer to urinary retention in the bladder due to its incapacity to void normally. It may occur because there is an obstruction or a loss of tone in the bladder muscles that fail to detect increased pressure exerted by urine. It is usually associated with pain and urge to urinate. Bladder catheterization should be performed.