Chapter 9- Urinary System Flashcards
1
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Pyelonephritis
A
Inflammation of renal pelvis and kidney caused by bacterial infection.
2
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Cortex
A
Outer layer of kidney
3
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Urethrostenosis
A
Abnormal narrowing of uretha tube
4
Q
Nephrotic Syndrome
A
- edema
- hyperproteinuria
- hipolipidemia
5
Q
Interstitial Cystitis
A
Chronic inflammation within walls of bladder
6
Q
Nephropyosis
A
Abnormal pus in kidney
7
Q
Ureteroplasty
A
Surgical repair of tube extending from kidney to bladder
8
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Nephrolysis
A
Freeing kidney from adhesion
9
Q
Anuria
A
Completes suppression of urine
10
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Nephrolithiasis
A
Stones in kidney
11
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Nephrolithotomy
A
Remove stones through surgical incision to the kidney
12
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Cystoscopy
A
Scope that looks for abnormalities in urinary bladder
