Common Terms and Word Elements for the Anatomy of the Urinary System Flashcards by Kim L

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REN/O
(rē‐nō)

A

Kidney

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NEPHR/O
(nef‐rō)

A

Kidney

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HIL/O
(hī‐lō)

A

Hilum

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PYEL/O
(pī‐ĕ‐lō)

A

Renal pelvis, basin

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CALYC/O
(kăl‐ĭ‐kō)

CALIC/O
(kăl‐ĭ‐kō)

A

Renal calices, cup‐like structure

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GLOMERUL/O
(glŏ‐mer‐yŭ‐lō)

A

Glomerulus of the nephron, little ball

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URETER/O
(ū‐rē‐tĕr‐ō)

A

Ureter

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VESIC/O
(vĕs‐ĭ‐kō)

A

Bladder, sac, vesicle

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CYST/O
(sis‐tō)

A

Bladder, sac, cyst

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URETHR/O
(ū‐rē‐thrō)

A

Urethra

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MEAT/O
(mē‐ă‐tō)

A

Opening, passageway

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