5B Part 2 Flashcards
Nerpr/o
Kidney
Pyelo/o
Renal collecting ducts
Ur/o
Uria-
Urine
Cyst/o
Bladder
Hydro/o
Water
Olig/o
Scanty, less than normal
Oliguria
Reduced urine formation
Olig/o
Reduced
Nocturia
Frequent urination during the night
Enuresis
Involountary release if urine
Lith
Stone
Tripsy
Crushing
Urethritits
Inflammation of the urethra
Intravenous pyelogram
IVP
Special x rays showing drainage of the kidneys using radiopaque contrast material injected into the arm
Vein visualizes the kidney, ureter and bladder
Lithotripsy
Crushing kidney sstones with laser shock waves
Nephrolithotripsy
Elective procedure that spares the patient of renal surgery
Retrograde pyelogram-
A dye is flushed backwards uper the urethra and bladder and ureters to the kidneys
Voiding systourethrogram
A xray displaying the urethra and bladder while urinating (voiding )
Nephrologist
Studies the kidneys
Urologist
A physician specilizing in the bladder and urethra