Urinary System Vocab

Question 1

Bacteriuria

Answer 1

bacteria in urine

Question 1

Anuria

Answer 1

absence of urine due to failure of kidney production or to an obstruction in a urinary pathway

Question 2

Cystectomy

Answer 2

surgical removal of the urinary bladder

Question 3

Cystitis

Answer 3

inflammation of the urinary bladder

Question 4

Cystoscope

Answer 4

instrument used to visually examine the interior of the urinary bladder

Question 5

Cystotomy

Answer 5

incision of the urinary bladder wall

Question 6

Diuresis

Answer 6

increased urine excretion

Question 7

Diuretic

Answer 7

substance that increases urine production

Question 8

Dysuria

Answer 8

painful or difficult urination

Question 9

Hematuria

Answer 9

blood in urine

Question 10

Incontinence

Answer 10

inability to control urination or defecation reflexes

Question 11

Nephrectomy

Answer 11

surgical removal of a kidney

Question 12

Nephrolithiasis

Answer 12

kidney stones

Question 13

Nephroptosis

Answer 13

moveable or displaced kidney

Question 14

Oliguria

Answer 14

limited urine output

Question 15

Polyuria

Answer 15

excessive urine output

Question 16

Pyelolithotomy

Answer 16

removal of a stone from the renal pelvis

Question 17

Pyelonephritis

Answer 17

inflammation of the renal pelvis

Question 18

Pyelotomy

Answer 18

incision into the renal pelvis

Question 19

Pyuria

Answer 19

pus in the urine

Question 20

Uremia

Answer 20

accumulation in blood of substances usually excreted in the urine

Question 21

Ureteritis

Answer 21

inflammation in the ureter

Question 22

Urethritis

Answer 22

inflammation of the urethra