U.11 Pathology

Question 1

azotemia

Answer 1

excessive waste in the blood in the form of nitrogen due to the kidneys not filtering properly

Question 2

azoturia

Answer 2

excessive waste in the urine in the form nitrogen due to the metabolizing excess amino acids

Question 3

epispadias

Answer 3

birth defect in which the opening of the urethra opens on the upper side of the penis instead of the end

Question 4

enuresis
incontinence

Answer 4

inability to control urination

Question 5

hemodialysis

Answer 5

procedure when a machine removes the waste from the blood when the kidneys are impaired, also called dialysis

Question 6

hyponatremia

Answer 6

low sodium in the blood, can be caused by excessive sweating coupled with lack of replacement of electrolytes or excessive water intake (dilutes blood)

Question 7

hypospadias

Answer 7

birth defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of the end

Question 8

hypernephroma

Answer 8

cancer of the kidney, also known as renal cell carcinoma

Question 9

micturition
micturate
void
voiding

Answer 9

another term for urination

Question 10

nocturnal enuresis

Answer 10

nighttime involuntary urination

Question 11

over active bladder (OAB)

Answer 11

frequent, sudden urge to urinate

Question 12

peritoneal dialysis

Answer 12

a procedure that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter and clean the blood inside of the body when the kidneys are not functioning adequately

Question 13

polycystic kidney disease

Answer 13

disease characterized by the formation of many flluid-filled cysts in the kidneys

Question 14

stress urinary incontinence

Answer 14

loss of bladder control caused by the application of external pressure which may be from exercise, sneezing, laughing, or cooughing

Question 15

urinary tract infection (UTI)

Answer 15

infection of any part of the urinary system, usually involving the bladder (cystitis) and urethra