Chpt 12 Flashcards
Cystectomy
Surgical excision of the bladder or part of the bladder
Antidiuretic
Pertaining to medication that decreases urine production
Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
Dysuria
Painful urination
Glomerulitis
Inflammation of the renal glomeruli
HypercalciurA
Excessive amount of calcium in the urine
Incontinence/urination
Process of voiding urine
Nepholithiosis
Kidney stones
Periurethral
Pertaining to around the urethra
Pyuria
Pus in the urine
Ureteoplasty
Surgical repair of the ureter
Urinalysis
Analysis of urine
Urologist
Physician who specializes in the study of urinary system
Eswl
Medical device used to crush kidney stones
Hemodialysis
Use of an artificial kidney to separate waste from the blood
Lithotripsy
Crushing of kidney stones
Peritoneal dialysis
Separation of waste from the blood by using a peritoneal catheter and dialysis
Renal colic
Sharp severe pain in the lower back over the kidney for into the growing caused by blockage during the passing of a stone
Urethral stricture
Narrowing or constriction of the urethra
Urgency
Sudden need to void urinate
Urochrome
Pigment that gives urine it’s normal bright yellow color
