med term 9 – Flashcards
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intravenous pyelogram
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a radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters with the use of an intravenous contrast medium
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anuria
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The absence of urine formation by the kidneys
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Polycystic
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kidney disease is a disorder in which fluid-filled cysts grow on the kidney and replace much of the mass of the kidney
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ureterolith
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a stone located in the ureter
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hypospadias
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a congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis in males.
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chronic
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The progressive loss of renal function over months or years
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nocturnal enuresis
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commonly known as bed-wetting.
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prostatic hyperplasia
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an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland that is not malignant
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nocturia
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excessive urination during the night
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Ablation
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the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function by surgery or other methods
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oliguria
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The medical term meaning scanty urination
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catheterization
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the insertion of a tube into the bladder
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urethrostenosis
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Narrowing of the urethra
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epispadias
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abnormality in which the urethra opening is on the upper surface of the penis
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nephropathy
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any degenerative or inflammatory condition of the kidney
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nephrotic
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a condition characterized by high levels of protein in the urine and low levels of protein present in the blood
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Hemodialysis
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replaces kidney function by filtering waste products directly from the patient's blood
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pyelotomy
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a surgical incision into the renal pelvis
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neurogenic
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The urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination
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percutaneous nephrolithotomy
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performed to insert a nephroscope to crush and remove a kidney stone.
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end stage
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The final stage of chronic kidney disease
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Suprapubic catheterization
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the placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision just above the pubic bone
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pyeloplasty
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the surgical repair of the ureter and renal pelvis
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uremia
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The toxic condition caused by excessive amount of urea and other waste products in the bloodstream
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Prostatism
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the condition of having symptoms resulting from obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Wilms
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a malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in children
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urethritis
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an inflammation of the urethra
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cystourethrography
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a diagnostic procedure to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra
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Interstitial cystitis
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a chronic inflammation within the wall of the bladder
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polyuria
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excessive urination.
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dialysis
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The procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function
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urethrorrhagia
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bleeding from the urethra
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nephrostomy
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the establishment of an opening between the pelvis of the kidney and the exterior of the body
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peritoneal dialysis
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the lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from blood
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Incontinence
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the inability to control excretory functions
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urethrotomy
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a surgical incision into the urethra for relief of a stricture
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nephrolithiasis
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The disorder characterized by the presence of stones in the kidney
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vesicovaginal
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An abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina
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glomerulonephritis
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he type of nephritis that involves primarily the glomeruli
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Pyelonephritis
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an inflammation of both the renal pelvis and of the kidney
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overactive bladder
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urge incontinence
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renal cortex
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the outer region of the kidney
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dysuria
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describes difficult or painful urination
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KUB
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a flat-plate of the abdomen,radiographic study
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edema
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refers to excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues
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Foley catheter
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type of catheter is made of a flexible tube with a balloon filled with sterile water at the end to hold it in place in the bladder
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ileal conduit
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an ileostomy
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ureteral orifices
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Urine drains from the ureters into the bladder through this
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Urinary hesitancy
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difficulty in starting a urinary stream
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urethral meatus
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refers to the external opening of the urethra
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ureteroscopy
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refers to treatment for a nephrolith lodged in the ureter
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neobladder
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a replacement for the missing bladder created by using about 20 inches of the small intestine
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nephropexy
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the surgical fixation of a floating kidney,Also known as nephrorrhaphy
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urinalysis
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refers to the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
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renal vein
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returns filtered blood to the bloodstream after passing through the glomerulus
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acute renal failure
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condition can be caused by the kidneys not receiving enough blood to filter due to dehydration or a sudden drop in blood volume or blood pressure
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renal colic
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an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a nephrolith
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urinary retention
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also known as ischuria
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bladder retraining
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refers to behavioral therapy in which the patient learns to urinate on a schedule
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overflow incontinence
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incontinence usually occurs in older men with enlarged prostates
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cystography
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refers to a radiographic examination of the bladder after a contrast medium is instilled via a urethral catheter
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meatotomy
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a surgical incision made to enlarge the opening of the urethral meatus
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glomerulus
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Each nephron contains a cluster of capillaries
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transurethral prostatectomy
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the removal of excess tissue from an enlarged prostate gland with the use of a resectoscope
