Unit 11: Urinary System- Pathology Flashcards
azotemia
excessive waste in the blood in the form of nitrogen due to the kidneys not filtering properly
azoturia
excessive waste in the urine in the form nitrogen due to the metabolizing excess amino acids
epispadia
birth defect in which the opening of the urethra open so on the upper side of the penis instead of the end
enuresis
inability to control urination
incontinence
inability to control urination
hemodialysis
procedure when a machine removes the waste from the blood when the kidneys are impaired, also called kidney dialysis
hyponatremia
low sodium in the blood
can be caused by excessive sweating coupled with lack of replacement of electrolytes or excessive water intake (dilutes blood)
hypospadias
birth defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of of the penis instead of the end
hypernephroma
cancer of the kidney, also known as renal cell carcinoma
micturition
another term for urination
micturate
another term for urination
void
another term for urination
voiding
another term for urination
nocturnal enuresis
nighttime involuntary urination
over active bladder (OAB)
frequent sudden urge to urinate
peritoneal dialysis
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
polycystic kidney disease
disease characterized by the formation of many fluid- filled cysts in the kidneys
stress urinary incontinence
loss of bladder control caused by the application of external pressure which may be from exercise, sneezing, laughing or coughing
urinary tract infection (UTI)
infection of any part of the urinary system, usually involving the bladder (cystitis) and urethra
