Revision components Urinary syst Flashcards
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nephrectomy
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excision of the kidney
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caliectasis
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dilation of the calices, usually due to obstruction or infection
3
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calicotomy
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incision into a calyx, usually for removal of a stone
4
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ureteroplasty
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surgical replair/reconstruction of the ureter
5
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cystoscopy
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process of visual exam. Of the urinary bladder with an instrument
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urethrorrhaphy
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suture of the urethra
7
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meatotomy
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incision of the urinary meatus
8
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hydronephrosis
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abnormal condition involving back up of urine into the kidney
9
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anuresis
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without urination, dimished urine output
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afferent
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carrying towards
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efferent
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carrying away from
