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interstitial cystitis

Definition: A condition with recurring discomfort or pain in the urinary bladder and the surrounding pelvic region without an identifiable disease. Severity of pain in interstitial cystitis varies greatly and often is accompanied by increased urination frequency and urgency.
Definition Source: Medical Subject Headings
Used For: bladder pain syndrome
Spanish: cistitis intersticial

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