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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > urinary tract diseases > bladder diseases > cystitis > interstitial cystitis
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > urinary tract diseases > bladder diseases > cystitis > interstitial cystitis
Preferred Term:

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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
cystitis
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • bladder pain syndrome
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/343533
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RDF/XMLCreated 2020-09-24, last modified 2020-10-29