Module 9: The Urinary System Flashcards
Cyst
Bladder
Hydr
Water
Lith
Stone
Pyel
(renal) pelvis
Ren
Kidney
Olig-
Scanty
-pexy
Surgically fix in place
Poly
Much/many
Nephr
Kidney
Blast
Germ cell/immature cell/cell that forms
-oma
Tumour
Nephroblastoma
Malignant tumour of the kidneys
Uri
Urine/urination and urinary tract
Uria
Condition of urine
Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
Hydronephrosis
(abnormal condition) of accumulation of water in the kidney
Lithiasis
(abnormal condition) of stones
Pyelogram
X-ray of renal pelvis (collecting ducts)
Renal
Pertaining to the kidney
Oliguria
Reduced amount of urine
Nephropexy
Surgically fix kidney in place
Polyuria
Formation of much urine
Albumin
A protein made by the liver which helps keep fluid in the bloodstream so it doesn’t leak into other tissues
Ureter
Carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder
Urethra
Connects the urinary bladder to the exit from the body
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
CSU
Catheter specimen of urine
EMU
Early morning urine (specimen)
IVP
Intravenous pyelogram (X-ray)