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vesic/o
vesic/o means urinary bladder (from the Latin vesica, meaning bladder).
What does vesic/o mean?
The root vesic/o means the urinary bladder. It comes from the Latin word vesica. It appears in words about the bladder, often about its connections to other structures. For example, vesicoureteral relates to the bladder and a ureter, as in the backward flow of urine called vesicoureteral reflux. It has the same meaning as the Greek root cyst/o, which tends to appear in condition and procedure names.
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Frequently asked questions
What does vesic/o mean?
The root vesic/o means the urinary bladder and comes from Latin.
What is the difference between vesic/o and cyst/o?
Both mean bladder. Vesic/o is from Latin and often describes connections such as vesicoureteral, while cyst/o is from Greek and appears in condition names such as cystitis.
What does vesicoureteral mean?
It relates to the bladder and a ureter, combining vesic/o with ureter/o.
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