Urinary Flashcards
Bacteriuria
bacteria in the urine
Catheterization
the action or process of inserting a catheter into a body cavity.
Cystitis
inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bladder infection
Diuresis
increased or excessive production of urine.
Dysuria
painful or difficult urination
Enuresis
Bedwetting also called nighttime incontinence or nocturnal enuresis -is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which staying dry it, and I can be reasonably expected.
Hematuria
the presence of blood in urine.
Kegel Exercises
denoting exercises performed by a woman to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles
Micturition
the action of urinating.
Nocturia
Frequent nighttime urination can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include drinking too much liquid close to bed time, pregnancy, or aging.
Oliguria
the production of abnormally small amounts of urine.
Polyuria
production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine.
Proteinuria
the presence of abnormal quantities of protein in the urine, which may indicate damage to the kidneys
Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the kidney due to bacterial infection
Renin
an enzyme secreted by and stored in the kidneys which promotes the production of the protein angiotensin.