main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary artificial urinary sphincter Abbreviations: AUS Definition: (YOOR-ih-NEHR-ee SFINK-tur) Used to replace the body's sphincter when damaged or cannot operate. An endoprosthesis surgically placed in (endo-) the body to control the passage of urine from the bladder Pictured here is one made by American Medical Systems. More diagrams are at this site. This is not an endorsement but for illustration only. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.