Basic terminology urinary system Flashcards by Angela Coates

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Albuminuria

A

Abnormal presence of albumin (protein) in urine

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Anuria

A

Failure of the kidneys to produce urine

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Calculus

A

Stone

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Dehydration

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Severe loss of fluid from body tissue

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Dialysis

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Removal of waste product by artificial means

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Diuresis

A

Increase in the production of urine

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Dysuria

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Pain on passing urine

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Enuresis

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Inability to control urination

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Glycosuria

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Presence of glucose in the urine

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Haematuria

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Presence of blood in the urine

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Incontinence

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Inability to retain urine

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Micturition

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Passing of urine

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Nephrolithiasis

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Condition of kidney stones

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Oliguria

A

Scanty production of urine

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Polydipsia

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Abnormally intense thirst

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Polyuria

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Passing large amount of urine

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Pyelitis

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Inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney

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Pyuria

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Pus in the urine

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Retention

A

Inability to pass urine

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Uraemia

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High levels of urea (waste nitrogen) in blood