Urinary Symptoms Flashcards
1
Q
condition of no urine
A
anuria
2
Q
condition of increased formation and excretion of urine, of large volumes of urine. caffeine and alcohol are diuretics that is, they increase the amount of urine produced.
A
diuresis
3
Q
condition of painful urination
A
dysuria
4
Q
Also commonly known as “bed-wetting” enuresis can be nocturnal (at night) or diurnal (during the day)
A
enuresis
5
Q
inability to hold urine
A
incontinence, urinary
6
Q
condition of excessive urination at night
A
nocturia
7
Q
condition of scanty urination
A
oliguria
8
Q
condition of excessive thirst (usually accompanied by polyuria)
A
polydipsia
9
Q
condition of excessive urination
A
polyuria
10
Q
inability to release urine
A
retention, urinary
11
Q
intense sensation of the need to urinate immediately
A
urgency
