25. Urinary system Flashcards
urochrome
尿色素
oliguria
kidneys must produce a minimum urine volume of about 500 mL/day to rid the body of wastes. Output below this level may be caused by severe dehydration or renal disease. 少尿
anuria
The virtual absence of urine production 无尿症
polyuria
Excessive urine production, it may be due to diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipidus(尿崩症) 多尿症
insipidus
尿崩症
urinary tract infection
Leukocyte esterase(白细胞酯酶) is released by leukocytes; if detected in the urine, it can be taken as indirect evidence of a (UTI).
ureter
输尿管
urethra
transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body for disposal, is the only urologic organ that shows any significant anatomic difference between males and females 尿道
distensible
可扩张的
voiding, urination
排尿
incontinence
失禁
micturition
排尿