Urinary Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What does the combining form “azot/o” refer to?
A
Nitrogenous waste
2
Q
What is the meaning of the combining form “bacteri/o”?
A
Bacteria
3
Q
Define the combining form “cyst/o.”
A
Bladder, pouch
4
Q
What does “glomerul/o” stand for?
A
Glomerulus
5
Q
Explain the combining form “glycos/o.”
A
Sugar, glucose
6
Q
What is the definition of “home/o”?
A
Sameness
7
Q
What does “hydr/o” signify?
A
Water
8
Q
Define the combining form “keton/o.”
A
Ketones
9
Q
What does “meat/o” refer to?
A
Meatus
10
Q
Explain the meaning of “nephr/o.”
A
Kidney
11
Q
Define “noct/i.”
A
Night
12
Q
What does “olig/o” mean?
A
Scanty
13
Q
Define the combining form “protein/o.”
A
Protein
14
Q
What does “pyel/o” stand for?
A
Renal pelvis
15
Q
Explain the meaning of “ren/o.”
A
Kidney
