Term section Flashcards
caliceal
Pertaining to a calyx.
cystitis
Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
caliectasis
Dilation of a calyx.
cystectomy
Removal of the urinary bladder.
cystostomy
New opening of the bladder to the outside of the body.
glomerular capsule
Pertaining to the capsule surrounding each glomerulus; Bowman capsule.
meatal stenosis
Narrowing of the meatus (opening of the urethra to the outside of the body).
paranephric
Pertaining to near the kidney.
nephropathy
Disease of the kidney.
nephroptosis
Downward displacement of a kidney.
nephrolithotomy
Incision to remove a kidney stone.
hydronephrosis
Condition of excess fluid (water) in the kidney.
nephrostomy
New opening of the kidney to the outside of the body.
pyelolithotomy
Incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone.
renal ischemia
Holding back of blood flow to the kidney.
renal colic
Kidney pain resulting from a stone in the ureter or kidney.
trigonitis
Inflammation of the trigone (area in the bladder).
ureteroplasty
Surgical repair of a ureter.
ureteroileostomy
New opening between a ureter and the ileum (for removal of urine after cystectomy).
urethritis
Inflammation of the urethra.
urethroplasty
Surgical repair of the urethra.
urethral stricture
Narrowing of the urethra.
intravesical
Pertaining to within the bladder.
vesicoureteral reflux
Backflow of urine from bladder into the ureters.
albuminuria
Protein in the urine.
azotemia
Nitrogen (increased amounts of nitrogenous waste) in the blood.
bacteriuria
Bacteria in the urine.
polydipsia
Condition of increased thirst.
hyperkalemia
High levels of potassium in the blood.
ketosis
Abnormal condition of ketones in the blood and body tissues.
ketonuria
Ketone bodies (acids and acetone) in the urine.
nephrolithiasis
Abnormal condition of kidney stones.
hyponatremia
Low levels of sodium in the blood.
nocturia
Excessive urination at night.
oliguria
Scanty urination.
erythropoietin
Hormone secreted by the kidney to increase red blood cell formation in the bone marrow.
pyuria
Pus in the urine.
lithotripsy
Process of crushing a stone in the urinary tract.
uremia
Urea (urine) in the blood; a potentially fatal condition.
enuresis
Bedwetting (literally, “in urine”).
diuresis
Condition of complete (excessive) urination.
