Vocabulary

Question 1

Catheter

Answer 1

A flexible tube which can be inserted into a body cavity or bladder to instil or withdraw fluid

Question 2

Cortex

Answer 2

The outer layer of an organ or structure

Question 3

Continence

Answer 3

The ability to control the release of urine

Question 4

Cystoscopy

Answer 4

Viewing the inside of the bladder using a cystoscope

Question 5

Dialysis

Answer 5

Hemodialysis or peritoneal

Question 6

Dysuria

Answer 6

Painful urination

Question 7

Meatus

Answer 7

The external opening of the urethra

Question 8

Medulla

Answer 8

The internal part of a structure or organ

Question 9

Nephrolithiasis

Answer 9

Kidney stone

Question 10

Peritonitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the peritoneum

Question 11

Ureter

Answer 11

The tube leading from the kidneys to the bladder

Question 12

Urethra

Answer 12

Tube from the bladder to the outside of the body

Question 13

Urinary retention

Answer 13

Body’s inability to release urine from the bladder

Question 14

Urinary incontinece

Answer 14

Body’s inability to control urination or be able to retain urine

Question 15

Calculus, calculi

Answer 15

Stones formed from mineral salts