Chapter 14 Flashcards
1
Q
Ureterostenosis is?
A
narrowing of a ureter
2
Q
The term suprarenal means?
A
Above the kidney
3
Q
Type out the meaning of the abbreviation D&C.
A
Dilation and Curettage
4
Q
The term for lack of urination:
A
Anuria
5
Q
A medical term for “crushing of stones”:
A
lithotripsy
6
Q
The word part meaning “kidney”
A
ren/o, nephr/o
7
Q
The presence of pus in the urine
A
Pyuria
8
Q
Nitrogenous waste product in urine.
A
Urea
9
Q
Substance that increases the excretion of urine.
A
Diuretic
10
Q
Cluster of capillaries
A
Glomerulus
11
Q
Filters blood and balances the composition of urine
A
Nephron
12
Q
Enzyme that activates angiotensin
A
Renin
13
Q
Angiotensins raises blood pressure by causing?
A
Vasocontsriction
14
Q
The meaning of the term hematuria is?
A
Blood in the urine
15
Q
Any disease of the kidney:
A
nephropathy
