U.11 Pathology Flashcards

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azotemia

A

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

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azoturia

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

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epispadias

A

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

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4
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enuresis
incontinence

A

inability to control urination

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5
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hemodialysis

A

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

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hyponatremia

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

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7
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hypospadias

A

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

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8
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hypernephroma

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cancer of the kidney, also known as renal cell carcinoma

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9
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micturition
micturate
void
voiding

A

another term for urination

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10
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nocturnal enuresis

A

nighttime involuntary urination

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11
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over active bladder (OAB)

A

frequent, sudden urge to urinate

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peritoneal dialysis

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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

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13
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polycystic kidney disease

A

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

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stress urinary incontinence

A

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

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15
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urinary tract infection (UTI)

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

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