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MEDI 90 Ch. 7 > Term section > Flashcards

Term section Flashcards

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caliceal

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Pertaining to a calyx.

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cystitis

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Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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caliectasis

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Dilation of a calyx.

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cystectomy

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Removal of the urinary bladder.

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cystostomy

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New opening of the bladder to the outside of the body.

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glomerular capsule

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Pertaining to the capsule surrounding each glomerulus; Bowman capsule.

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meatal stenosis

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Narrowing of the meatus (opening of the urethra to the outside of the body).

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paranephric

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Pertaining to near the kidney.

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nephropathy

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Disease of the kidney.

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nephroptosis

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Downward displacement of a kidney.

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nephrolithotomy

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Incision to remove a kidney stone.

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hydronephrosis

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Condition of excess fluid (water) in the kidney.

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nephrostomy

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New opening of the kidney to the outside of the body.

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pyelolithotomy

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Incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone.

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renal ischemia

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Holding back of blood flow to the kidney.

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renal colic

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Kidney pain resulting from a stone in the ureter or kidney.

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trigonitis

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Inflammation of the trigone (area in the bladder).

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ureteroplasty

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Surgical repair of a ureter.

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ureteroileostomy

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New opening between a ureter and the ileum (for removal of urine after cystectomy).

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urethritis

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Inflammation of the urethra.

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urethroplasty

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Surgical repair of the urethra.

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urethral stricture

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Narrowing of the urethra.

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intravesical

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Pertaining to within the bladder.

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vesicoureteral reflux

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Backflow of urine from bladder into the ureters.

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albuminuria

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Protein in the urine.

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azotemia

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Nitrogen (increased amounts of nitrogenous waste) in the blood.

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bacteriuria

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Bacteria in the urine.

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polydipsia

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Condition of increased thirst.

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hyperkalemia

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High levels of potassium in the blood.

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ketosis

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Abnormal condition of ketones in the blood and body tissues.

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ketonuria

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Ketone bodies (acids and acetone) in the urine.

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nephrolithiasis

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Abnormal condition of kidney stones.

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hyponatremia

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Low levels of sodium in the blood.

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nocturia

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Excessive urination at night.

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oliguria

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Scanty urination.

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erythropoietin

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Hormone secreted by the kidney to increase red blood cell formation in the bone marrow.

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pyuria

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Pus in the urine.

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lithotripsy

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Process of crushing a stone in the urinary tract.

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uremia

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Urea (urine) in the blood; a potentially fatal condition.

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enuresis

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Bedwetting (literally, “in urine”).

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diuresis

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Condition of complete (excessive) urination.

MEDI 90 Ch. 7 (1 decks)

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