Urinary System Red Mod
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Anuria | Absence of urine production. |
| Azotemia | Metabolic wastes (urea, creatinine, uric acid) in the blood. |
| Cystography | X-Ray examination of the bladder following injection of a radiopaque substance. |
| Cystolithotomy | Incision into the bladder to remove stones. |
| Cystoscopy | Visual exam of the bladder with a cystoscope. |
| Cystostomy | Formation of new opening into the bladder. |
| Dysuria | Painful urination. |
| Enuresis | Involuntary discharge of urine after 5 years of age. |
| Filtrate | Urine. |
| Filtration | Filtering blood to process urine from waste products. |
| Frequency | Voiding at frequent intervals. |
| Glomerular | Pertaining to the glomerulus. |
| Glomerulitis | Inflammation of the glomerulus. |
| Glomerulonephritis | Inflammation of glomerulus and kidney. |
| Glycosuria | Glucose in the urine. |
| Gout | Type of arthritis caused by excessive uric acid in the body. |
| Hemodialysis | Removal of chemical substances from blood. |
| Hesitancy | Involuntary delay or inability to start the urinary flow. |
| Lithotripsy | Crushing of a stone in the bladder or urethra |
| Lithotriptor | Device which destroys urinary stones. |
| Macroscopic Urinalysis | Examination of urine for color, turbidity, odor and chemical make-up. (Nitrates, protein, glucose, bilirubin, etc.) |
| Microscopic Urinalysis | Examination of a drop of urine under the microscope to detect RBC's, WBC's, Casts, etc. |
| Micturition | Urination |
| Nephrectomy | Surgical removal of the kidney. |
| Nephrocystitis | Inflammation of the kidney and bladder. |
| Nephrohypertrophy | Enlargement of the kidney. |
| Nephrolith | Kidney stone. |
| Nephrolysis | Destruction of the kidney. |
| Nephromalacia | Softening of the kidney. |
| Nephropathy | Disease of the kidney. |
| Nephropexy | Surgical fixation of the kidney. |
| Nephrostomy | Formation of a new opening into the kidney. |
| Nephroureterectomy | Surgical removal of the kidney and a ureter. |
| Nocturia | Excessive urination at night. |
| Pyelitis | Inflammation of the renal pelvis. |
| Pyelolithotomy | Incision into the kidney to remove a stone. |
| Pyeloplasty | Surgical repair of the renal pelvis. |
| Pyuria | Pus in the urine. |
| Reabsorption | Ability of the kidneys to return certain products to the blood. |
| Renal | Pertaining to the kidney. |
| Renal Biopsy | Removal of a small piece of the kidney tissue for microscopic examination. |
| Renal Insufficiency | Reduced capacity of the urinary system to perform its functions. |
| Renal Transplant | Incorporating a kidney from a compatible donor into recipient. |
| Uremia | Toxic condition associated with renal insufficiency. |
| Ureterectasis | Dilation of a ureter. |
| Ureterectomy | Surgical removal of ureter. |
| Ureternephrectomy | Surgical removal of a ureter and kidney. |
| Ureterography | X-Ray examination of a ureter. |
| Ureteroplasty | Surgical repair of a ureter. |
| Ureterorrhagia | Hemorrhage of a ureter. |
| Ureterostenosis | Narrowing of a ureter. |
| Ureterostomy | Formation of a new opening into a ureter. |
| Urethrectomy | Surgical removal of the urethra. |
| Urethrodynia | Pain in the urethra. |
| Urethroplasty | Surgical repair of the urethra. |
| Urethroscopy | Visual exam of the urethra with a urethroscope. |
| Urgency | The need to void immediately. |
| Urinalysis | Examination of urine. |
| Urochrome | Substance which gives the urine its color. |
| Vesicotomy | Incision into the bladder. |
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