Set: Chapter 51 Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

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TermDefinition
AmorphousLacking a defined shape.
BilirubinuriaPresence of bilirubin in the urine.
CastsTubular sturctures found in urine composed mainly of muscoprotein secreted by certain cells of the kidney
Colony-forming units(CFU)Term used when reporting bacteriuria, one CFU represents one bacterium present in the urine sample.
CrenateForming notches or leaflike scalloped edges on an object
Culture and sensitivityA procedure peformed in the microbology laboratory in which a specimen is cultured on artificial media to detect bacteria or fungal growth, followd by appropriate screening for antibiotic sensitivity
CrytpscopyA telescopic examination of the urinary bladder.
Enzymatic reactionChemical reaction controlled by an emzyme
FiltrateFluid that remains after a liquid is passed through a membranous filter
GlycosuriaPresence of glucose in the urine
gold standardA paragon of execllence, the one to which all others are compared
ischemiaDecrased blood flow to a body part or ogan caused by constriction or plugging of the supplying artery
metaboliteThe product of the metabolism of a substance such as a drug
Mononuclear white blood cellsLeukocytes having an unsegmented nucleus, monocytes and lymphocytes in paticular
myoglobinuriaAbnormal preaence of a hemoglobin-like chemical of muscle tissue in urine that is the result of muscle deterioration
PhenylalanineEssential amino acid found in milk, eggs, and other foods
Polymorphonuclear white blood cellsLeukocytes having a segmented nucleus also known as polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) or segmented neutrophils
refractileCausing light to refract, thus creating a sharp boundary or image.
renal thresholdsLevels above which substance cannot be reabsorbed by the renal tubules and are therfore excreted in the urine
supravitalOf, relating to, or capable of staining living cells after their removal from a living or recently dead organism
voidedUrinated

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Created September 2, 2009
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Subject Kinn's medical assistant
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Chapter 51 Assisting in the Analysis of urine, from the Kinn's medical assisting book

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