Urinary Root Terms Flashcards
1
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Creatinine
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a waste materialin urine, excess creatinine - Creatinuria
2
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Cysto
A
bladder, bladder examination - Cystoscopy
3
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Glomerulo
A
nephron part, little ball, glomeruli inflammation - Glomerulitis
4
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Nephro
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kidney, kidney removal - Nephrectomy
5
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Peritoneo
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lining of abdominal organs, peritoneum inflammation - Peritonitis
6
Q
Pyelo
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pelvis, pelvis & kidney inflammation - Pyelonephritis
7
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Reni
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kidney, kidney-shaped - Reniform
8
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Uretero
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ureter, ureter tumor - Ureterocele
9
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Uric
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pertaining to urine, uric acid in blood - Uricemia
10
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Continent
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retention of urine, unable to retain urine - Incontinent
11
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Inan
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to carry off of evacuation, the area between anus & genitalia - Perineum