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antibiotic

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a drug that fights or prevents bacterial infections

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anuria

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the absence of urine production

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biopsy

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the removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

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Bowman’s capsule

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a membrane that surrounds the glomerulus of each nephron inside the kidney

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BUN (blood urea nitrogen)/creatinine ratio

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a test that measures the levels of urea and creatinine in the blood

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case management nurse (CMN)

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a registered nurse (RN) who can work in a variety of settings and makes sure that a patient receives the most efficient and effective care for his or her particular condition

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computed tomography (CT)

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a process in which radiographic images of a specific section of the body are taken from multiple angles and then analyzed by a computer to identify injury or disease; also known as computerized tomography

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creatinine clearance

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a urine test that estimates glomerular filtration rate (GFR), providing a measurement of how well the glomeruli (filtering units) of the kidney are functioning

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cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder

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cystocele

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herniation of the bladder through the vaginal wall in females

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cystolithiasis

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calculi of the urinary bladder; bladder stones

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cystoscopy

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a visual examination of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope

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diabetes

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a condition characterized by excessive amounts of urine

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diabetes insipidus (DI)

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a condition characterized by polydipsia and polyuria; caused by inadequate secretion of, or resistance of the kidney to, the action of ADH

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diabetes mellitus (DM)

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a condition characterized by improper secretion or utilization of insulin; characterized by glycosuria, hyperglycemia, polydipsia, and polyuria

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dialysis

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an artificial method by which waste materials are removed from the blood after kidney failure

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dialysis technician

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a healthcare worker who operates machines that remove metabolic waste products and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys are not functioning properly

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dieresis

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an abnormal increase in production of urine

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dipstick urinalysis

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a type of urinalysis that is used to screen for chemical changes

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diuretic

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a drug that increases urine output

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dysuria

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difficult or painful urination

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enuresis

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the involuntary discharge of urine

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excisional biopsy

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surgical removal of an entire lesion or tumor

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filtrate

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a substance made up of water, sugar, salts, urea, smaller amino acids, and other wastes

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filtration

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the process during which the kidneys separate metabolic waste products from the blood

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glomerulonephritis

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inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidney

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glomerulus

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a cluster of capillaries in the shape of a tiny knot or ball

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glycosuria

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a condition in which carbs or sugar are excreted in the urine

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hematuria

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a condition in which blood or blood cells are excreted in the urine

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hemodialysis

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a type of dialysis in which a machine receives waste-filled blood from the patient’s bloodstream, filters the blood, and then returns the cleansed blood to the patient’s body; sometimes called an artificial kidney

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hilum

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a depression in the kidney that serves as a passageway for blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves

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incisional biopsy

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incision into body tissue for removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

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interstitial cystitis

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chronic inflammation of the bladder wall

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intravenous pyelogram (IVP)

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X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder using a contrast agent

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kidney transplant

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a surgical procedure in which a kidney is removed from a live or deceased donor and implanted into a patient with renal failure

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kidneys

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two bean-shaped organs that perform the crucial tasks of filtering metabolic waste products, ions, and excess water from the blood and forming urine

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kidneys, ureters, and bladder (KUB) X-ray

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an X-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder

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laboratory (lab) tests

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examination of body fluids or tissues taken from the patient to aid in diagnosing health problems

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lithotomy

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the surgical removal of one or more stones from the kidney, gallbladder, or urinary bladder through a small incision made in the organ

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lithotripsy

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a procedure in which high-energy shock waves are used to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter into smaller pieces, allowing the stones to pass naturally from the body

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manual or microscopic urinalysis

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a type of urinalysis that is used to test urine sediment

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medullary pyramids

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triangle-shaped tissue sections that contain tubules that carry urine from the renal cortex to the renal calyces; also known as the renal pyramids

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needle biopsy

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procedure in which a hollow needle is used to remove a core sample of tissue for microscopic examination

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nephrectomy

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the surgical removal of a kidney due to damage or dysfunction

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nephritic syndrome

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a group of clinical signs and symptoms, present in some disorders, that cause glomerulonephritis; marked by blood and protein in the urine and by edema (swelling) in various parts of the body

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nephrolithiasis

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renal calculi; kidney stones

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nephron

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the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney

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nephrosclerosis

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a disease in which the arteriole walls in the kidneys become narrowed and thickened, often due to essential hypertension; may lead to renal ischemia

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nocturnal enuresis

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the involuntary discharge of urine that occurs during sleep; commonly known as bed-wetting

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oliguria

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a condition in which a small amount of urine is produced

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peritoneal dialysis

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a type of dialysis in which a catheter is inserted into the peritoneum and a solution called a dialysate is introduced into the peritoneal cavity; the fluid removes wastes from the blood and exits via the catheter

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phenylketonuria (PKU)

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an inherited disorder that causes increased blood levels of phenylalanine, an amino acid found in protein

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phenylketonuria (PKU) test

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a test that checks for phenylketonuria in infants

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polycystic kidney disease (PKD)

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a disease characterized by the development of cysts (fluid-filled sacs) in the kidney, leading to an enlargement and impaired function of the kidney

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polyuria

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a condition of excessive urine production

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pyelonephritis

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inflammation of the lining of the renal pelvis and the functional tissue of the kidney

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reabsorption

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Definition (57 of 95)The process during which the blood reclaims useful substances from the filtrate that flows through the renal tubules

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renal angiogram

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X-ray examination that uses a camera and a contrast medium to take “moving images” of blood flow through the blood vessels in the kidneys

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renal angioplasty

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the dilation and/or repair of one or more major blood vessels in the kidney through stent placement

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renal artery

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the blood vessel that supplies blood to the kidneys

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renal calyces

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cup-like cavities that collect urine

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renal cell carcinoma

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a cancerous tumor of the kidney that occurs in adulthood; also known as hypernephroma

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renal cortex

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the outer layer of the kidney

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renal failure

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a condition in which kidney disease or damage results in impaired filtration of waste products from the blood

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renal hypertension

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high blood pressure resulting from kidney disease

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renal ischemia

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a condition in which blood flow to the glomerulus severely decreases, resulting in atrophy and scarring of the kidney tissue; often a result of nephrosclerosis

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renal medulla

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the inner region of the kidney

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renal pelvis

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the widened, upper part of the ureter

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renal tubule

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the part of a nephron that leads away from a glomerulus and empties into a collecting tubule

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retrograde pyelogram

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X-ray visualization of the renal pelvis, ureters, and bladder using a contrast agent

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secretion

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the process during which waste products, such as urea and creatinine, along with some water, are pushed into tubules for excretion out of the body

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sonography

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a diagnostic imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate images of organs and structures in the body

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surgery

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surgical treatment often necessary to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic kidney disease

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trigone

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a triangle formed by the ureteral openings and the internal opening of the urethra; also known as the bladder neck

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urea

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a waste product broken down by the liver

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ureter

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the tube through which urine flows from the renal calyces to the urinary bladder

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urethra

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a tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body

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urethral sphincters

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two structures composed of muscle tissue that work together to control the flow of urine

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urinalysis (UA)

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examination of the urine for the presence of abnormal elements that may indicate a pathological condition

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urinary bladder

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a hollow, muscular organ located in the anterior portion of the pelvic cavity, which serves as a reservoir for urine until the urine can be expelled from the body

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urinary catheterization (CATH)

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the insertion of a flexible, hollow tube through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine

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urinary incontinence

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the loss of voluntary control over the discharge of urine from the bladder; also known as incontinence

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urinary meatus

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the exit point of the urethra; also known as the external urethral orifice

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urinary retention

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the inability to completely empty the bladder due to a urethral blockage or a neurological disorder

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urinary system

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the major filtering system of the body, which aids the cardiovascular system by cleansing the blood of metabolic waste and by flushing excessive fluids from the body

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urinary tract

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part of the urinary system, which includes the ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra, and is responsible for draining urine from the kidneys

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urinary tract infection (UTI)

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an infection that usually originates in the bladder, causing symptoms such as pain or burning with urination; fever; fatigue; urinary urgency; and pain in the lower back

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urinary urgency

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the sudden, compelling urge to urinate; may be associated with many disorders and also tends to increase with age

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urination

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the passing of urine; also known as micturition and voiding

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urine

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the substance formed by the kidneys, which can be stored and then expelled from the body

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urologist

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a physician who specializes in diseases of the urinary system and the male’s reproductive tract

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vesicovaginal fistula

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an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina, often resulting from tissue damage; characterized by urinary or fecal incontinence

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voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)

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X-ray visualization of the bladder and urethra using a contrast medium

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Wilms tumor

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a malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in childhood

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X-rays with contrast media (dyes)

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an imaging method in which a patient is given contrast media to contrast different structures and fluids in the body

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