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1
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urea

A

major waste product of protein metabolism

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2
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homeostasis

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stable internal environment with proper balance of water, electrolytes and acids

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3
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home/o

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unchanging

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4
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retroperitoneal

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outside or behind the lining of the abdominal cavity. Where kidneys are located.

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5
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cortex

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outer layer of kidney

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medulla

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inner layer of kidney

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nephron

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functional unit of the kidney

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glomerulus

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part of nephron - cluster of capillaries that filter blood

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Bowman’s capsule

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part of nephron - cup shaped structure that contains glomerulus.

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renal corpuscle

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part of nephron - collective term for glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule together

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proximal convoluted tubules

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part of nephron - hollow tubes located between bowman’s capsule and loops of Henle that are involved in reabsorption

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loop of Henle

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part of nephron - U shaped turn in convoluted tubule located between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules - involved in reabsorption. Has ascending and descending loop.

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distal convoluted tubules

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part of nephron - hollow tubes located between loops of Henle and collecting tubules - involved in secretion

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14
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collecting tubules

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part of nephron - hollow tubes that carry urine from the cortex to the renal pelvis.

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15
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glomerul/o

A

to wind into a ball

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16
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hilus

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point of attachment or depression - concave part of kidney

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17
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calyx/calix

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cuplike organ

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18
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pyel/o

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pelvis

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19
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renal pelvis

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area of kidney where nephrons collect urine before entering the ureters.

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20
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ureters

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narrow tubes that carry urine from kidneys to urinary bladder

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21
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trigone

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triangular portion at the base of the urinary bladder where ureters enter.

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22
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micturition

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voluntary controlled urination

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23
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urethral meatus

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external opening of the urethra

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24
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turbid

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cloudy

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25
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erythropoietin

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hormone produced by kidney that stimulates rbc production in bone marro

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26
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antidiuretic

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hormone released by posterior pituitary gland that suppresses urine formation by reabsorbing more water. Abbreviated ADH.

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27
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aldosterone

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hormone secreted by adrenal cortex that regulates electrolyte balance via reabsorption of sodium

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28
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cystography

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radiographic study of the urinary bladder after contrast material has been placed via catheter.

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29
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retrograde

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going backward

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30
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intravenous pyelogram

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radiographic study of kidney and ureters in which a dye is injected into a vein to define structures more clearly. Abbreviated IVP

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31
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pneumocystography

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radiographic study of the urinary bladder after air has been placed in the bladder via urethral catheter

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32
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retrograde pyelogram

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radiographic study of the kidney and ureters in which contrast material is placed directly in the urinary bladder

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33
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albuminuria

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presence of the major blood protein in urine

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34
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anuria

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complete suppression of urine production

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35
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bateriuria

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presence of bacteria in urine

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36
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crystalluria

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urine with naturally produced angular solid of definitive form (crystals)

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37
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dysuria

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difficult or painful urination

38
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glucosuria/glycosuria

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glucose in urine

39
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hematuria

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blood in urine

40
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ketonuria

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presence of ketones in urine (produced during increased fat metabolism)

41
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nocturia

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excessive urination at night

42
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oliguria

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scanty or little urine

43
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pollakiuria

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frequent urination

44
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polyuria

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excessive urination

45
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pyuria

A

pus in urine

46
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stranguria

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slow or painful urination

47
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urobilinogen

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test used more commonly in human medicine to evaluate liver disease. Less useful in veterinary medicine

48
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ketones

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found in urine with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Ketones result when metabolism shifts from carbohydrates to lipids.

49
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bilirbin

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formed in breakdown process of hemoglobin. Found in urine with liver disease or excessive blood breakdown.

50
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Protein in urine

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associated with disease of the glomerulus or with inflammation of urinary tract such as bladder infection.

51
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blood in urine

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caused by bladder infections, stones, tumors, or trauma.

52
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pH of urine

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influenced by diet or disease. Acidic is typical with meat diet or acidosis. Basic is typical with cereal grain diet, uti’s, and alkalosis.

53
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azotemia

A

presence of urea or other nitrogenous elements in the blood

54
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lith/o

A

stone or calculus

55
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casts

A

fibrous or protein materials found in urine with renal disease or other abnormality

56
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cystalgia/cystodynia

A

urinary bladder pain

57
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cystitis

A

inflammation of urinary bladder

58
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cystocele

A

displacement of the urinary bladder through the vaginal wall

59
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epispadias

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abnormal condition in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis

60
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glomerulonephritis

A

inflammation of the kidney involving the glomeruli

61
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hydronephrosis

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dilation of the renal pelvis as a result of an obstruction to urine flow

62
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hydroureter

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distention of the ureter with urine caused by a blockage

63
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hypospadias

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abnormal condition in which the urethra opens on the ventral surface of the penis

64
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interstitial cystitis

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inflammation within the wall of the urinary bladder

65
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-lithiasis

A

suffix meaning the presence of stones or calculi

66
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nephrectasis

A

distention of the kidneys

67
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-ecstasis

A

distention or stretching

68
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nephrolith

A

kidney stone

69
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mephromalacia

A

abnormal softening of the kidney

70
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nephrosclerosis

A

abnormal hardening of the kidney

71
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prolapse

A

downard displacement of body organ

72
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-ptosis

73
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pyelitis

A

inflamation of renal pelvis

74
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pyelonephritis

A

inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney

75
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polyuria

A

elevated urine production

76
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polydipsia

A

excessive thirst/drinking

77
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diuresis

A

elevated excretion of urine

78
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uremia

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waste products in the blood. seen with many types of kidney disease

79
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renal infarction

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obstruction of blood flow to the kidneys

80
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ureterectasis

A

distention of the ureter

81
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ureterolith

A

stone in the ureter

82
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urethrolithiasis

A

disorder characterized by the presence of urethral stones

83
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urethrostenosis

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stricture (abnormal band of tissue narrowing a passage) of the urethra

84
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urolith/cystolith

A

urinary bladder stone

85
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cystectomy

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surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder

86
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cystopexy

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surgical fixation of the urinary bladder to the abdominal wall

87
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cystoplasty

A

surgical repair of the urinary bladder

88
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cystostomy

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surgical creation of a new opening between the skin and urinary bladder

89
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dialysis

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procedure to remove blood waste products when the kidneys are no longer functioning

90
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lithotripsy

A

destruction of stone using ultrasonic waves traveling through water

91
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-tripsy

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