Objective - Professional Terms - Urinary Tract Flashcards
1
Q
blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
A
nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea is the product of the breakdown of amino acids for energy
2
Q
diuresis
A
excessive urination
3
Q
nephrologist
A
specialist in the kidneys
4
Q
nephrology
A
study of the kidneys
5
Q
urologist
A
specialist in the urinary tract
6
Q
urology
A
the study of the urinary tract
7
Q
uropoiesis
A
formation of urine
8
Q
uroxanthin
A
substance in the urine that makes it yellow
9
Q
voiding
A
another term for urination
