Med Term PA Flashcards
aden/o-
gland
arthr/o-
joint
bi/o-
life
carcin/o-
cancerous
cancer
cardi/o-
heart
cephal/o-
head
cerebr/o-
cerebrum
cis/o-
to cut
crin/o-
to secrete (to form and give off)
cyst/o-
urinary bladder
a sac or a cyst (sac containing fluid)
cyt/o-
cell
derm/o-
dermat/o-
skin
electr/o-
electricity
encephal/o-
brain
enter/o-
intestines
usually the small intestine
erythr/o-
red
gastr/o-
stomach
glyc/o-
sugar
gnos/o-
knowledge
gynec/o-
woman
female
hemat/o-
hem/o-
blood
hepat/o-
liver
iatr/o-
treatment
physician
leuk/o-
white
log/o-
study of
nephr/o-
kidney
neur/o-
nerve
onc/o
tumor
ophthalm/o-
eye
oste/o-
bone
path/o-
disease
ped/o-
child
psych/o-
mind
radi/o-
x-rays
ren/o-
kidney
rhin/o-
nose
sarc/o-
flesh
sect/o-
to cut
thromb/o-
clot
clotting
ur/o-
urinary tract
urine
urea
-ac
pertaining to
ex: cardiac
-al
pertaining to
ex: neural
-algia
pain
ex: neuralgia, arthralgia
-cyte
cell
ex: erythrocyte
-ectomy
excision
removal
ex: nephrectomy
-emia
blood condition
ex: leukemia
-genic
pertaining to producing
produced by
produced in
ex: carcinogenic, pathogenic, iatrogenic
-globin
protein
ex: hemoglobin
-gram
record
ex: electroencephalogram
- ic
- ical
pertaining to
ex: gastric, neurologic
-ion
process
ex: excision
-ist
specialist
-itis
inflammation
-logy
process of study
-oma
tumor
mass
swelling
-opsy
process of viewing
ex: biopsy
-osis
condition
usually abnormal (slight increase in numbers when used with blood cells)
ex: nephrosis, leukocytosis
-pathy
disease condition
ex: enteropathy, adenopathy
-scope
instrument to visually examine
ex: endoscope
-scopy
process of visual examination
ex: endoscopy
-sis
state of
condition
ex: prognosis
-tomy
process of cutting
incision
ex: osteotomy
-y
process
condition
a-
an-
no
not
without
aut-
auto-
self
own
dia-
complete
through
endo-
in
ewithin
epi-
above
upon
ex-
exo-
out
outside of
away from
hyper-
excessive
above
more than normal
hypo-
deficient
below
under
less than normal
in-
into
in
peri-
surrounding
around
pro-
before
forward
re-
back
backward
again
retro-
behind
sub-
below
under
trans-
across
through
anabolism
ana- up
bol- to cast
-ism process
process of building up large proteins from amino acids
catabolism
cata- down
bol- to cast
-ism process
process of breaking down complex nutrients into simple substances and released
cell membrane
structure surrounding and protecting the cell
determines what enters and leaves the cell
chromosomes
rod-shaped structures in the nucleus that contain genes 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in every cell except for the egg and sperm which contain 23 individual, unpaired chromosomes
cytoplasm
all material outside the nucleus contained within the cell membrane
DNA
chemical found within each chromosome
directs activities of cell
endoplasmic reticulum
network of canals within cytoplasm of cell
creates large proteins from smaller protein pieces
genes
regions of DNA within each chromosome
karyotype
picture of chromosomes in nucleus
arranged in numerical order to determine their number and structure
metabolism
meta- change bol- to cast -sim process of total chemical processes in cell includes cata- and anabolism
mitochondria
structure in cytoplasm that provide principal source of energy
carries out catabolism
nucleus
control center of cell
contains chromosomes and directs activities of cell
digestive organs
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
urinary/excretory organs
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
respiratory organs
nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs
reproductive organs
female: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands
male: testes and associated tubes, urethra, penis, prostate gland
endocrine organs
thyroid, pituitary, sex, adrenal, pancreas (islets of Langerhans), parathyroid glands
nervous organs
brain, spinal cord, nerves, nerve collections
circulatory organs
heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), lymphatic vessels and nodes, spleen, thymus gland
musculoskeletal
muscles, bones, joints
skin and sense organs
skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
eye, ear, nose, tongue
organs in cranial cavity
brain, pituitary gland
organs in thoracic cavity
lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta
cavities making up thoracic cavity and organs in them
pleural: surround lungs
mediastinum: heart, aorta, trachea, esophagus, thymus gland, bronchial tubes, and many lymph nodes
organs in abdominal cavity
kidneys, stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, liver, gallbladder
diaphragm divides abdominal and thoracic cavities
organs in pelvic cavity
portions of small and large intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, urethra, and ureters
uterus and vagina in female
organs in spinal cavity
nerves of spinal cord
peritoneum
double-folded membrane surrounding organs in abdominal cavity
retroperitoneal area
behind peritoneum
omentum
membrane which is part of peritoneum containing fat which hangs over intestines to keep warmth
right hypochondriac region
right upper below rib cartilage
left hypochondriac region
left upper below rib cartilage
epigastric region
region above stomach
right lumbar region
right middle region near waist
left lumbar region
left middle region near waist
umbilical region
region of navel or umbilicus
right inguinal region
right lower region near groin
aka right iliac region because near ilium
left inguinal region
left lower region near groin
aka left iliac region because near ilium
hypogastric region
middle lower region below umbilical region
right upper quadrant
RUQ contains liver (right lobe), gallbladder, part of pancreas and small and large intestines
left upper quadrant
LUQ contains liver (left lobe), stomach, spleen, part of pancreas and small and large intestines
right lower quadrant
RLQ
contains part of small and large intestines, right ovary, right fallopian tube, appendix, right ureter
left lower quadrant
LLQ
contains parts of small and large intestines, left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter
divisions of the back
cervical (7) thoracic (12) lumbar (5) sacral (5) coccygeal (4 fused)
anterior (ventral)
front side of the body
posterior (dorsal)
back side of the body
deep
away from the surface
superficial
on the surface
proximal
near point of attachment to the trunk or near beginning of a structure
distal
far from the point of attachment to the trunk or far from beginning of a structure
inferior
below another structure
caudal
away from head or below another structure
superior
above another structure
cephalic
above another structure
medial
middle or nearer medial plane of body
lateral
pertaining to side
supine
lying on the back
prone
lying on the belly
body planes
frontal (coronal)
sagittal (lateral)
transverse (axial)
frontal (coronal) plane
vertical plane dividing body or structure into anterior and posterior portions
sagittal (lateral) plane
lengthwise vertical plane dividing body or structure into right and left sides
midsagittal plane
divides body into right and left halves
transverse (axial) plane
horizontal (cross-sectional) plane running across body parallel to ground
abdomin/o-
abdomen
adip/o-
fat
anter/o-
front
bol/o-
to cast (throw)
cervic/o-
neck (of the body or uterus)
chondr/o-
cartilage
chrom/o-
color
coccyg/o-
coccyx
crani/o-
skull
dist/o-
far
distant
dors/o-
back portion of body
hist/o-
tissue
ili/o-
ilium
inguin/o-
groin
kary/o-
nucleus
later/o-
side
lumb/o-
lower back (side and back between ribs and pelvis)
medi/o-
middle
nucle/o-
nucleus
pelv/i-
pelvis
hip region
poster/o-
back
behind
proxim/o-
nearest
sacr/o-
sacrum
spin/o-
spine
backbone
thel/o-
theli/o-
nipple
thorac/o-
chest
trache/o-
trachea
umbilic/o-
navel
umbilicus
ventr/o-
belly side of body
vertebr/o-
vertebra(e)
backbone(s)
ana-
up
cata-
down
inter-
between
meta-
change
-eal
pertaining to
-iac
pertaining to
-ior
pertaining to
-ism
process
condition
-ose
pertaining to
full of
-plasm
formation
-somes
bodies
-type
picture
classification
acr/o
extremities, top, extreme point
acu/o-
sharp
severe
sudden
amni/o-
amnion
angi/o-
vessel
arteri/o-
artery
axill/o-
armpit
blephar/o-
eyelid
bronch/o-
bronchial tubes
chem/o-
drug, chemical
chron/o-
time
col/o-
colon (large intestines)
hydr/o-
water, fluid
isch/o-
to hold back
lapar/o-
abdomen
abdominal wall
laryng/o-
larynx
lymph/o-
lymph
mamm/o-
breast
mast/o-
breast
morph/o-
shape
form
muc/o-
mucus
my/o-
muscle
myel/o-
spinal cord
bone marrow
necr/o-
death (of cells or whole body)
neutr/o-
neutrophil
ot/o-
ear
peritone/o-
peritoneum
phag/o-
to eat
swallow
phleb/o-
vein
plas/o-
formation
development
pleur/o-
pleura
pneumon/o-
lungs
pulmon/o-
lungs
rect/o-
rectum
staphyl/o-
clusters
strept/o-
twisted chains
tonsill/o-
tonsils
ven/o-
vein
-cele
hernia
-centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
- coccus
- cocci
berry-shaped bacterium
-dynia
pain
-genesis
condition of producing
forming
-graph
instrument for recording
-graphy
process of recording
-lysis
breakdown
destruction
separation
-malacia
softening
-megaly
enlargement
-phobia
fear
-penia
deficiency
-plasia
development
formation
growth
-plasty
surgical repair
-ptosis
drooping
falling
prolapse
-schlerosis
hardening
-stasis
controlling
stopping
-stomy
opening to form a mouth (stoma)
-therapy
treatment
-trophy
development
nourishment
-er
one who
-ia
condition
-ist
specialist
-ole
little
small
- um
- ium
structure
tissue
-us
structure
substance
-ar
pertaining to
-ary
pertaining to
-oid
resembling
derived from
-ose
pertaining to
full of
-ous
pertaining to
-tic
pertaining to
types of blood cells
erythrocytes
leukocytes
thrombocytes/platelets
types of leukocytes
granulocytes mononuclear leukocytes (agranulocytes)
types of granulocytes
eosinophils
basophils
neutrophils
types of agranulocytes
lymphocytes
monocytes
eosonophils
eosin/o- rosy
about 3% of leukocytes
increase in allergic conditions such as asthma
basophils
bas/o- basic
unclear function
increases in healing phase of inflammation
less than 1% of leukocytes
neutrophils
important disease-fighting cells
phagocytes that engulf and digest bacteria
about 50-60% of leukocytes
aka polymorphonuclear leukocytes
lymphocytes
produce antibodies
may attach directly to foreign cells
T and B cells
about 32% of leukocytes
monocytes
engulfs and destroy cellular debris after neutrophils have attacked foreign cells
leave bloodstream and enter tissue to become macrophages
about 4% of leukocytes
thrombocytes/platelets
tiny fragments of cells formed in bone marrow
acromegaly
endocrine disorder
excessive amount of growth hormone from pituitary gland after completion of puberty
often results from benign tumor of pituitary gland
person is normal height but bones and soft tissue in hands, feet, and face grow abnormally
splenomegaly
develops with hypertension in hepatic veins and hemolytic blood diseases
can be treated with splenectomy
splenomegaly
develops with hypertension in hepatic veins and hemolytic blood diseases
can be treated with splenectomy
laparoscopy
form of minimally invasive surgery
visual examination of abdominal cavity
laparoscope inserted through incision near naval then gas (CO2) infused into peritoneal cavity to prevent injury to abdominal structures during surgery
tracheotomy
incision into trachea to open below a blockage
can be done to remove foreign body or obtain biopsy specimen
tracheostomy
opening into trachea below larynx where an indwelling tube is inserted to allow air flow into lungs or help remove mucus from bronchial tubes
adenoids
small masses of lymphatic tissue in part of pharynx near nose and nasal passages
enlargement may cause blockage of airway from nose to pharynx
carp/o-
wrist bones
cib/o-
meals
cost/o-
rib
cutane/o-
skin
dactyl/o-
fingers
toes
duct/o-
to lead
carry
flex/o-
to bend
furc/o-
forking
branching
gloss/o-
tongue
immun/o-
protection
mort/o-
death
nat/i-
birth
nect/o-
to bind, tie, connect
norm/o-
rule
order
ox/o-
oxygen
pub/o-
pubis
anterior portion of the pelvic or hipbone
seps/o-
infection
somn/o-
sleep
son/o-
sound
the/o
to put
place
thel/o-
theli/o-
nipple
thyr/o-
thyroid gland
top/o-
place
position
location
tox/o-
poison
ureth/o-
urethra
-blast
embryonic
immature
-crine
to secrete
-drome
to run
-fusion
coming together
to pour
-gen
substance that produces
-lapse
to slide, fall, sag
-lysis
breakdown
destruction
separation
-meter
to measure
-mission
to send
-or
one who
-oxia
oxygen
-partum
birth
labor
-phoria
to bear
carry
feeling
-physis
to grow
-plasia
development
formation
growth
-plasm
structure
formation
-pnea
breathing
-ptosis
falling
drooping
prolapse
-rrhea
flow
discharge
-trophy
development
nourishment
ab-
away from
ad-
toward
ante-
before
forward
anti-
against
brady-
slow
bi-
two
con-
with
together
contra-
against
opposite
de-
down
lack of
dys-
bad
painful
difficult
abnormal
ec-
ecto-
out
outside
eu-
good
normal
hemi-
half
in-
not
infra-
beneath
under
intra-
in
within
into
macro-
large
mal-
bad
meta-
beyond
change
micro-
small
neo-
new
pan-
all
para-
abnormal
beside
near
per-
through
poly-
many
much
post-
after
behind
pre-
before
in front of
pros-
before
forward
supra-
above
upper
syn-
sym-
together
with
tachy-
fast
ultra-
beyond
excess
uni-
one
hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) or erythroblastosis fetalis
when antibodies of Rh- mother attacks RBCs of Rh+ baby, embryo attempts to compensate for loss by making many new erythroblasts
mother often develops jaundice
causes of congenital anomaly
hereditary
environmental
syndrome
group of signs or symptoms that appear together to produce typical clinical picture of a disease
four functions of digestive system
ingestion
digestion
absorption
elimination
anatomy of tooth (superficial to deep)
crown -enamel -dentin root -periodontal membrane -cementum -pulp (fills center)
locations of salivary glands
parotid
submandibular
sublingual
pharynx
muscular tube about 5in long
serves as passageway both for air traveling from nasal cavity to trachea and food from oral cavity to esophagus
esophagus
9-10in muscular tube from pharynx to stomach
deglutition
swallow
peristalsis
involuntary, progressive, rhythmic contraction of muscles in wall of esophagus and other gastrointestinal organs propelling bolus down toward stomach
three main parts of stomach
fundus (upper)
body (middle)
antrum (lower)
lower esophageal sphincter
moves food from esophagus to stomach
pyloric sphincter
moves food from stomach to small intestines
rugae
mucosa membrane folds in stomach
pepsin
enzymes that digest proteins
small intestine
extends 20ft from pyloric sphincter
receives food from stomach and bile from liver
lined with villi for absorption
three parts of small intestine
duodenum (1ft)
jejunum (about 8ft)
ileum (about 11ft)
three parts of large intestine
cecum
colon
rectum
cecum
pouch on right side that connects ileum at ileocecal valve (sphincter)
appendix hangs off this
colon
ascending: cecum to undersurface of liver then turns left (hepatic flexure)
transverse: horizontal to left toward spleen then turns downward (splenic flexure)
descending
sigmoid
bilirubin
pigment within bile from breakdown of hemoglobin
hyperbilirubinemia
jaundice
retention of bilirubin in bloodstream due to blockage of bile duct or liver damage
region of the small intestine that the common bile and pancreatic duct empty into…
duodenum
functions of liver
bile production regulating glucose levels via glycogenolysis (glycogen into glucose) and gluconeogenesis (fats and proteins into glucose) manufacturing blood proteins release bilirubin remove poisons/toxins from blood
functions of pancreas
exocrine
produces amylase, lipase, and protease
endocrine
produces insulin
amylase
enzymes to digest starch
lipase
enzymes to digest fats
protease
enzymes to digest proteins
pathway of GI tract
oral cavity –> pharynx –> esophagus –> stomach –> duodenum –> jejunum –> ileum –> cecum –> ascending colon –> transverse colon –> descending colon –> sigmoid colon –> rectum –> anus
an/o-
anus
append/o-
appendic/o-
appendix
bucc/o-
cheek
cec/o-
cecum
celi/o-
belly
abdomen
cheil/o-
lip
cholecyst/o-
gallbladder
choledoch/o-
common bile duct
colon/o-
colon
dent/i-
tooth
duoden/o-
duodenum
esophag/o-
esophagus
faci/o-
face
gingiv/o-
gums
ile/o-
ileum
jejun/o-
jejunum
labi/o-
lip
lingu/o-
tongue
mandibul/o-
lower jaw
mandible
odont/o-
tooth
or/o-
mouth
palat/o-
palate
pancreat/o-
pancreas
pharyng/o-
throat
proct/o-
anus and rectum
pylor/o-
pyloric sphincter
sialaden/o-
salivary gland
sigmoid/o-
sigmoid colon
stomat/o-
mouth
uvul/o-
uvula
amyl/o-
starch
bil/i-
gall
bile
bilirubin/o-
bilirubin
chol/e-
gall
bile
chlorhydr/o-
hydrochloric acid
gluc/o-
sugar
glycogen/o-
glycogen
animal starch
lip/o-
fat
lipid
lith/o-
stone
prote/o-
protein
py/o-
pus
sial/o-
saliva
salivary
steat/o-
fat
-ase
enzyme
-chezia
defecation
elimination of wastes
-iasis
abnormal condition
-prandial
meal
anorexia
lack of appetite
often a sign of malignancy or liver disease
anorexia nervosa
loss of appetite associated with emotional problems
ascites
abnormal accumulation of fluid in abdomen
occurs when fluid passes from bloodstream and collects in peritoneal cavity
sign of neoplasm or inflammatory disorders in abdomen, venous hypertension caused by cirrhosis or heart failure
treatment for ascites
diuretic drugs and paracentesis
borborygmus
rumbling or gurgling noise produced by movement of gas, fluid, or both in GI tract
sign of hyperactive intestinal peristalsis often in cases of gastroenteritis and diarrhea
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
eructation
gas expelled from stomach through mouth
hematochezia
passage of fresh, bright red blood from rectum
melena
black, tarry stools
feces containing digested blood
steatorrhea
fat in feces
frothy, foul-smelling fecal matter
improper digestion or absorption of fat leading to fat remaining in intestines
aphthous stomatitis
inflammation of mouth with small, painful ulcers
often called canker sores
cause unknown
dental caries
tooth decay
dental plaque from accumulation of foods, proteins from saliva, and necrotic debris on tooth enamel. bacteria grow in plaque and produce acid that dissolves tooth enamel
herpetic stomatitis
inflammation of mouth caused by herpesvirus infection
causes fever blisters or cold sores
oral leukoplakia
white plaques or patches on mucosa of mouth
precancerous lesion can result from chronic tobacco use
periodontal disease
inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone
gingivitis caused by accumulation of dental plaque and calculus or tartar
achalasia
-chalasia relaxation
failure of lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax and loss of peristalsis
esophageal varices
swollen, varicose veins at lower end of esophagus
result from liver disease causing increase pressure in portal veins
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
solids and fluids return to the mouth from stomach
can lead to reflux esophagitis
reflux esophagitis
chronic exposure of esophageal mucosa to gastric acid and pepsin
peptic ulcer
open sore in lining of stomach or duodenum
caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
anal fistula
abnormal tube-like passageway near anus
results from fissure absecc in wall of anus or rectum
colonic polyps
polyps (benign growths) protrude from mucous membrane of colon
pedunculated (attached by stalk) and sessile (sitting directly on mucous membrane)
Crohn disease
form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
chronic inflammation of intestinal tract
can occur anywhere from mouth to anus but most commonly in ileum and colon
diverticulosis
abnormal outpouchings (diverticula) in intestinal wall of collon can lead to diverticulitis
diverticulitis
fecal matter becomes trapped in diverticula
dysentery
painful, inflamed intestines commonly caused by bacterial infection
hemorrhoids
swollen, twisted, varicose veins in rectal region
ileus
loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of intestines
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
inflammation of colon and small intestine
intussupception
telescoping of intestines
one segment of bowel collapses into opening of another segment
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
group of GI symptoms (abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation), but without abnormalities in intestines
ulcerative colitis
chronic inflammation of colon with presence of ulcers
volvulus
twisting of intestine on itself
cholelithiasis
gallstones
symptoms of cholelithiasis
biliary colic: pain from blocked ducts
cholcystitis: inflammation and infection of gallbladder
cirrhosis
chronic denegerative disease of liver
commonly result of chronic alcoholism, viral hepatitis, or other causes
lobes become scarred with fibrous tissue, hepatic cells degenerate, and liver is infiltrated with fat
- ectasis
- ectasia
dilation (dilatation)
widening
-emesis
vomiting
-pepsia
digestion
-phagia
eating
swallowing
-ptysis
spitting
- rrhage
- rrhagia
bursting forth (of blood)
-rrhaphy
suture
-rrhea
flow
discharge
-spasm
involuntary contraction of muscles
-stenosis
narrowing
tightening
-tresia
opening
lab tests
amylase and lipase test
liver function tests (LFTs)
stool culture
stool guaiac/Hemoccult test
amylase and lipase tests
tests for levels of amylase and lipase enzymes in blood
increased levels associated with pancreatitis
liver function tests (LFTs)
tests for presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood
LFT: alanine transaminase (ALT) and asparate transaminase (AST)
elevated in patients with liver disease
LFT: alkaline phosphatase (alk phos)
elevated in patients with liver, bone, and other disease
LFT: serum bilirubin
elevated in patients with liver disease and jaundice
LFT: direct bilirubin test
measures conjugated bilirubin
elevated in patients with liver disease or biliary obstruction
LFT: indirect bilirubin test
measures unconjugated bilirubin
elevated in patients with excessive hemolysis and/or newborns
stool culture
test for microorganisms present in feces
stool guaiac or Hemoccult test
test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces
x-ray tests
lower GI series (barium enema)
upper GI series
cholangiography
CT
lower GI series
x-rays of colon and rectum obtained after rectal injection of barium
upper GI series
x-rays of esophagus, stomach, and small intestines obtained after oral ingestion of barium
cholangiography
x-ray of biliary system obtained after contrast injection into bile duct
CT
series of x-rays taken in multiple views (especially cross section)
ultrasound examinations
abdominal ultrasonography endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)
abdominal ultrasonography
ultrasound to image abdominal viscera
endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)
endoscope combined with ultrasound to examine organ GI tract
inserted through mouth or rectum
HIDA scan
Hepatobiliary IminoDiacetic Acid
radioactive imaging procedure that tracks production and flow of bile from liver and gallbladder to intestines
gastric bypass or bariatric surgery
reducing size of stomach and diverting food to jejunum
GI endoscopy
visual examination of GI tract using endoscope
laparoscopy
visual (endoscopic) examination of abdomen with laparoscope inserted through small incisions in abdomen
nasgastric intubation
insertion of tube through nose into stomach to remove fluid postop and obtain gastric or intestinal contents for analysis
kidney anatomy
cortex
medulla
hilum
functions of kidney
remove nitrogenous waste: urea, creatinine, uric acid
balance water and electrolytes: Na, K
release hormones: renin, erythropoietin, calciferol
erythropoietin
hormone secreted by kidney that stimulates rbc production in bone marrow
trigone
triangular area in urinary bladder
cali/o-
calic/o-
calyx (calix)
cup-shaped
glomerul/o
glomerulus
meat/o-
meatus
pyel/o-
renal pelvis
trigon/o-
trigone (region of bladder)
ureter/o-
ureter
urethr/o-
urethra
vesic/o-
urinary bladder
albumin/o-
albumin
azot/o-
nitrogen
bacteri/o-
bacteria
dips/o-
thirst
kal/o-
potassium
ket/o-
keton/o-
ketone bodies
natr/o-
sodium
noct/o-
night
olig/o-
scanty
-poietin
substance that forms
-tripsy
crushing
urin/o-
urine
-uria
urination
urine condition
glomerulonephritis
inflammation of glomeruli within kidney
follows strep infection
results in leaky glomeruli, hematuria, rbc casts, albuminuria, renal failure, and uremia
interstitial nephritis
inflammation of connective tissue between renal tubules
nephrolithiasis
kidney stones
nephrotic nydrome (nephrosis
group of clinical signs and symptoms caused by excessive protein loss in urine
polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
multiple fluid-filled sacs (cysts) within and on the kidney
pyelonephritis
inflammation of renal pelvis and parenchyma lining
Wilms tumor
malignant tumor of kidney occurring in childhood
diabetes insipidus (DI)
ADH not secreted or insensitivity of kidney to ADH
diabetes mellitus (DM)
insulin not secreted adequately or tissues resistant to effects
blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test
measurement of urea levels in blood
creatinine clearance
measurement of creatinine clearance rate from blood by kidney
high level of creatinine indicates decreased kidney function
glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
clearance of creatinine by kidneys
normal: 90-120mL/min
CT urography
xray images using CT showing multiple cross-sectional and other views of kidney
kidneys, ureters, and bladder (KUB)
xray w/o contrast of kidneys, ureters, and bladder
renal angiography
xray w/ contrast of blood vessels of kidney
retrograde pyelogram (RP)
xray of renal pelvis and ureters after injection of contrast through urinary catheter into ureters from bladder
useful for locating urinary stones and obstructions
voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
xray w/ contrast of urinary bladder and urethra obtained while urination
cystoscopy
direct visualization of urethra and urinary bladder with endoscope
hemodialysis (HD)
artificial kidney machine used to filter patient’s blood via artificial porous membrane
peritoneal dialysis (PD)
uses catheter to introduce fluid into peritoneal cavity which collects waste materials from bloodstream and then removed by catheter
lithotripsy
crushing urinary tract stones using shock waves extracorporeal
menarche
first menstrual cycle