bovenurinaire
Bovenurinaire is a term used primarily in Dutch medical contexts to refer to the upper portion of the urinary system, i.e., the kidneys and ureters. It is not a universally standardized term; many sources prefer “bovenste urinewegen” or simply “upper urinary tract.”
Anatomically, the upper urinary tract comprises the kidneys (nieren), the renal pelvis, and the ureters. This
Common conditions attributed to the bovenurinaire region include pyelonephritis (kidney infection), hydronephrosis from obstruction, and nephrolithiasis
Diagnosis relies on urine testing and imaging, such as ultrasound or CT urography, to assess function and
In Dutch medical usage, the term bovenurinaire may appear in clinical notes or discussions of the upper