Medical Terminology Review Chapter 13,14, and 15 Flashcards
1
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Orch/o, Orchi/o
A
Testes; testicle
2
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Orchid/o
A
Testes; testicle
3
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Test/o, testicul/o
A
Testes; testicle
4
Q
-algia
A
Pain
5
Q
-rrhea
A
Flow; excessive discharge
6
Q
Functions of the Male Reproductive System
A
- Facilitate Conception- Fertilization of the ovum (the female sex cell) by a sperm
- Produce sperm- Male sex cells, or gametes
- Delivers sperm to female reproductive system
7
Q
Crypt/o
A
Hidden
8
Q
Vas/o
A
Vessel; duct
9
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal of
10
Q
Edema
A
Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues
11
Q
Hematuria
A
Blood in the urine
12
Q
Dysuria
A
Difficulty peeing
13
Q
- tripsy
A
Crushing
14
Q
Lith/o
A
Stones
15
Q
Nephr/o
A
Kidney
16
Q
Renal
A
Kidney
17
Q
Dia-
A
Complete; Through
18
Q
Functions of the Urinary System
A
- Filtration
- Waste storage and excretion
- Hormone production
- Homeostasis maintenance
19
Q
Erythropoietin
A
Protein that stimulates blood cell
production in bone marrow
20
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Anuria
A
Without peeing
21
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Nephroectomy
A
Surgical removal of the kidney (1 or both)
22
Q
Cystitis
A
Inflammation of the bladder
23
Q
Diuretic
A
Drug that increases urine output
24
Q
Ren/o
A
Kidney