NSU

Abbreviation for:
Neurosurgical unit
Nonspecific urethritis (see there) (Medspeak-Uk)

NSU

Nonspecific urethritis, see there.

urethritis

(ur?e-thrit'is) [ urethra + -itis] Inflammation of the urethra.

anterior urethritis

Inflammation of that portion of the urethra anterior to the anterior layer of the triangular ligament.

gonococcal urethritis

Urethritis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

nongonococcal urethritis

Abbreviation: NGU
Urethral inflammation caused by organisms other than Neisseria gonorrhoeae. NGU is the most common sexually transmitted disease in men; it accounts for 4 to 6 million physician visits annually. The symptoms usually include painful urination and a urethral discharge. The two organisms most frequently associated with NGU are Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum. Other causes include herpes simplex virus, Trichomonas vaginalis, Haemophilus influenzae, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Clostridium difficile.

Treatment

NGU due to C. trachomatis or U. urealyticum is treated with doxycycline or azithromycin. Appropriate antibiotics are used for other causative organisms.

nonspecific urethritis

Abbreviation: NSU
Nongonococcal urethritis.

posterior urethritis

Inflammation of membranous and prostatic portions of the urethra.

specific urethritis

Urethritis due to a specific organism, usually gonococcus.

NSU

Acronym	Definition
NSU➣Nova Southeastern University
NSU➣Norfolk State University
NSU➣Northeastern State University (Oklahoma)
NSU➣North South University (Bangladesh)
NSU➣Northwestern State University
NSU➣Novosibirsk State University (Novosibirsk, Russia)
NSU➣Nokia Software Updater
NSU➣Northern State University (Aberdeen, South Dakota)
NSU➣Neckarsulm (German Car and Motorcycle Manufacturer)
NSU➣Nicholls State University (Thibodaux, La, USA)
NSU➣Non-Specific Urethritis
NSU➣Networking Support Utilities
NSU➣Neckar S Ulm
NSU➣Naval Support Unit (US Navy)
NSU➣New School University (New York, NY)
NSU➣Non-Sport Update
NSU➣New Soviet Union (various meanings)
NSU➣Nationalist Socialist Underground (political group)
NSU➣National Surveillance Unit
NSU➣Nikkei Student Union
NSU➣Navy Service Uniform (US Navy)
NSU➣National Student Union
NSU➣Naval Scout Unit (US Navy)
NSU➣Network Synchronization Unit
NSU➣Node Switching Unit
NSU➣Neighborhood Stabilization Unit
NSU➣Network Switching Unit
NSU➣Network Service/Interface Unit

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urethritis

anterior urethritis

gonococcal urethritis

nongonococcal urethritis

Treatment

nonspecific urethritis

posterior urethritis

specific urethritis

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Synonyms for NSU

noun inflammation of the urethra of unknown cause

Synonyms

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