Pathological Terminology Flashcards
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Glomerulonephritis
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Inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney.
2
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Pyelonephritis
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Inflammation of the lining of the renal pelvis and renal parenchyma.
3
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Nephrolithiasis
A
Kidney stones (renal calculi)
4
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Polycystic kidney disease
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Multiple fluid-filled sacs (cysts) within and on the kidney
5
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Renal failure
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Decrease in excretion of wastes results from impaired filtration function
6
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Renal hypertension
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High blood pressure resulting from kidney disease.
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Diabetes insipidus
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is not secreted, or there is a resistance of the kidney to ADH.
8
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Diabetes mellitus
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Insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects.
