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Medical Terminology > Urinary System Vocab > Flashcards

Urinary System Vocab Flashcards

1
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albuminuria

A

presence of serum protein in the urine

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2
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antidiuretic

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p.to a medication that decreases urine production and secretion

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3
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anuria

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lack of urine production

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bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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5
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calciuria

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presence of calcium in the urine

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calculus

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pebble; abnormal stone

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7
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dialysis

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process of filtration of the blood; separates waste from the blood

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dysuria

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painful urination

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enuresis

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bedwetting

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excretory

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p.to elimination of waste products from the body

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11
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extracorporeal shock wave lithotriptor (ESWL)

A

Medical device used to crush kidney stones

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12
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glomerular

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p.to the glomerulus

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hydronephrosis

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pathological condition in which urine collects in the renal pelvis because of an obstructed outflow

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14
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lithotripsy

A

crushing of a kidney stone

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15
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meatotomy

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incision of the urinary meatus to enlarge the opening

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16
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meatus

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opining or passage; external opening of the urethra

17
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micturition

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process of urination

18
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nephrolith

A

kidney stone

19
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nephron

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basic structural and functional unit of the kidney

20
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nephrosclerosis

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condition of hardening of the kidney

21
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nocturia

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urination during the night

22
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oliguria

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scanty, decreased amount of urine

23
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peritoneal dialysis

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Separation of waste from the blood by using a peritoneal catheter and dialysis

24
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polyuria

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excessive secretion and discharge of urine; frequent urination

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pyelonephritis

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inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis; caused by bacteria entering the kidneys from the bladder

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pyuria

A

pus in the urine

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renal failure

A

failure of the kidneys to function

Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Renal Failure

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renin

A

enzyme produced by the kidneys

29
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stricture

A

abnormal narrowing of a duct or passage

30
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trigonitis

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inflammation of the trigone of the bladder

31
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uremia

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excess of urea, creatinine, and other nitrogenous end products of protein

32
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urgency

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sudden need to void

33
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urinalysis (UA)

A

analysis of urine

34
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urochrome

A

pigment that gives urine the normal yellow color

35
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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

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Blood test to determine the amount of urea excreted by the kidneys

36
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culture, urine

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urine test to determine the presence of microorganisms

37
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cystoscopy

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visual examination of the bladder and urethra

38
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intravenous pyelography (IVP)

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test to visualize the ureters, kidneys, and bladder

39
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kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB)

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in supine position, plate x-ray is taken of the abdomen

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