PATHO TEST 2 Flashcards
General swelling of the body due to tissue fluid retention
Anasarca
Failure of the kidneys to produce urine
Anuria
Azotemia
Presence of uremia and other excess nitrogen in the blood
Calculi
Hard mineral/salt deposits in the kidneys
A treatment that helps your body remove extra fluid and waste products from your blood when the kidneys are not able to
Dialysis
An electrolyte solution used in dialysis to remove waste products from the blood
Dialystate
Sensation of pain or itching of the urethra or urethral meatus associated with urination
Dysuria
excessive urination more than usual
Polyuria
Glucose in urine
Glucosuria
Blood in urine
Hematuria
The action of urinating
Micturition
A condition that causes you to wake up during the night to urinate
Nocturia
Decreased urine production
Oliguria
A bone disease that occurs in adults and children with chronic kidney disease
Osteodystrophy
Proteins in urine
Proteinuria