Urinary Quiz Flashcards
What does the combining form “azot/o” refer to?
Nitrogenous waste
What is the meaning of the combining form “bacteri/o”?
Bacteria
Define the combining form “cyst/o.”
Bladder, pouch
What does “glomerul/o” stand for?
Glomerulus
Explain the combining form “glycos/o.”
Sugar, glucose
What is the definition of “home/o”?
Sameness
What does “hydr/o” signify?
Water
Define the combining form “keton/o.”
Ketones
What does “meat/o” refer to?
Meatus
Explain the meaning of “nephr/o.”
Kidney
Define “noct/i.”
Night
What does “olig/o” mean?
Scanty
Define the combining form “protein/o.”
Protein
What does “pyel/o” stand for?
Renal pelvis
Explain the meaning of “ren/o.”
Kidney
What does the combining form “ureter/o” refer to?
Ureter
Define “urethr/o.”
Urethra
What does “urin/o” mean?
Urine
Explain the combining form “ur/o.”
Urine
What does the suffix “-lith” signify?
Stone
Define the suffix “-lysis.”
To destroy
What does the suffix “-ptosis” mean?
Drooping
What is the meaning of the suffix “-uria”?
Condition of the urine