Glossary Flashcards
Acoustic enchantment
A localized area of increased echo brightness behind a structure of low attenuation
Acoustic shadow
Caused by dense structure, usally containing calcium of high attenuation
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
A rapid or abrupt decrease in renal function based on lab values and urine output
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
A blood test that measures that amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. It helps determine kidney function
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
A long term process that damages the kidneys causing renal failure ; previously called chronic renal failure
Contra lateral
The other side of the body
Creatinine
A blood test that measures the level of creatinine on the blood
Cyst
A round of structure of smooth, thin walled tissue that contains fluid
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
An estimate of how well the kidneys are working
Gerota fascia
A fibrous connective issue that encapsulates the kidneys and adrenal glands ; also known as renal fascia
Glomerulus
A ball shaped structure that make up the nephron and involved in the filtration of the blood
Hematuria
When there is blood in the urine and can be referred to as either gross hematuria
Hypernephroma
Another term for renal cell carcinoma
Hypertension
High blood pressure is when the force of the blood is pushing against the walls of the blood vessel
Ipsilateral
On the same side as the body
