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Chapter 9_Urology Terms

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suppuration
formation or discharge pus
calculus
stone; abnormal mineral deposit formed from waste products
incontinence
involuntary discharge of urine
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland
enuresis
bedwetting
urinary tract infection (UTI)
bacteria in the urinary tract, especially urethra and bladder
urinalysis (UA)
physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine
urine culture & sensitivity (C&S)
urine specimen in which microorganisms are identified and appropriate antibiotic is determined
catheterization (cath)
insertion of a tube into the bladder to drain or collect urine
intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
x-ray of the kidney taken after contrast medium is administered intravenously
kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB)
x-ray of the kidney, ureter, and bladder
prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
blood test used to screen for prostate cancer
diuretic
medication administered to increase urine output to rid the body of excess water and salt
dialysis
procedure to remove waste from blood of a patient whose kidneys no longer function
renal transplant
kidney transplant
lithotripsy
crushing or disintegrating kidney stones using ultrasonic waves
ablation
removal of a body part or the destruction of its function (prostate)
transurethral prostatectomy (TURP)
removal of part of the prostate gland through the urethra
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