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What are nephrons?
What is a nephrolith?
Kidney stone
What does nephrolysis involve?
Surgical freeing of a kidney from adhesions
What is nephroptosis?
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What does nephropyosis refer to?
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Define hydroureter.
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What does ureterectasis mean?
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What is ureterorrhagia?
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What does ureterorrhaphy involve?
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What is urethropexy?
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Define pyelonephritis.
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What is urge incontinence?
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What does renal cortex refer to?
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What is dysuria?
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What is a Foley catheter?
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What are ureteral orifices?
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What does urinary hesitancy refer to?
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Define urethral meatus.
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What is a neobladder?
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What does nephropexy involve?
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What is urinalysis?
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What does renal colic refer to?
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What is bladder retraining?
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What is cystography?
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What is a glomerulus?
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Medical Terminology - Chapter 9
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Nephron: Microscopic functional units of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
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Nephrolith: Refers to kidney stones, solid masses formed from minerals in the urine.
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Nephrolysis: Surgical procedure that involves freeing a kidney from adhesions which may hinder its function.
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Nephroptosis: A condition where a kidney is displaced or "floats" due to a lack of supporting tissue.
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Nephropyosis: Results from the accumulation of pus in the kidney, indicating infection or inflammation.
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Hydroureter: A condition characterized by the swelling of the ureter due to urine retention caused by blockage.
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Ureterectasis: Describes the enlargement or dilation of the ureter, often due to obstruction.
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Ureterorrhagia: Refers to the presence of bleeding from the ureter.
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Ureterorrhaphy: Surgical procedure involving the suturing of a ureter.
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Urethropexy: Surgical fixation to stabilize the urethra.
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Pyelonephritis: Inflammation affecting both the renal pelvis and the kidney, often due to infection.
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Urge Incontinence: Related to an overactive bladder leading to involuntary urination.
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Renal Cortex: The outer layer of the kidney where filtering begins.
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Dysuria: Condition characterized by painful or difficult urination.
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Foley Catheter: A type of indwelling catheter secured in place by a balloon filled with sterile water, used for urinary drainage.
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Ureteral Orifices: Openings where urine exits the ureters into the bladder.
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Urinary Hesitancy: The struggle in initiating a urinary stream, often associated with obstruction or nerve issues.
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Urethral Meatus: The external terminal of the urethra where urine exits the body.
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Neobladder: A surgical construct using a section of small intestine to replace a missing bladder.
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Nephropexy: A surgical procedure to stabilize a floating kidney in its normal position.
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Urinalysis: A diagnostic test involving the examination of urine for various components and signs of disease.
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Renal Colic: Acute and severe pain often linked to kidney stones obstructing the urinary tract.
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Bladder Retraining: A behavioral therapy focused on scheduling urination to improve control and reduce accidents.
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Cystography: Imaging method used to examine the bladder after introducing a contrast media to enhance visibility.
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Meatotomy: Surgical expansion of the urethral meatus to alleviate strictures or obstructions.
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Glomerulus: A network of capillaries within each nephron, crucial for filtration in the kidneys.
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Transurethral Prostatectomy: A minimally invasive surgery that removes excess tissue from an enlarged prostate using a resectoscope to relieve urinary obstruction.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the kidneys with flashcards from AHS 102 Chapter 9. This quiz covers essential terms like nephron, nephrolith, and nephrolysis, helping you grasp important concepts in medical language.