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What does the term cyst/o mean?
What is the meaning of the term vesic/o?
What is a cystoscopy?
Visual examination of the urinary tract using a cystoscope inserted through the urethra.
What does the suffix -scopy indicate?
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What is a vesicocele?
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What does glomerul/o refer to?
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What is meant by glomerular?
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What does meat/o refer to?
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What is a meatus?
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What does the suffix -us indicate?
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What does nephr/o stand for?
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What is the meaning of ren/o?
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What is a nephroma?
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What does the suffix -oma mean?
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What is renal related to?
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What does pyel/o refer to?
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What does ur/o signify?
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What does urin/o refer to?
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What is uremia?
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What does azotemia mean?
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What does urinary relate to?
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What does -ary mean?
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What does ureter/o denote?
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What does urethr/o mean?
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What is ureterostenosis?
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What does -stenosis indicate?
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What is a urethrocele?
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What does azot stand for?
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What does -iasis mean?
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What does lithiasis refer to?
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What does -tripsy mean?
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What is nephrectomy?
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What is nephromegaly?
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What is nephrolith?
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What does -algia mean?
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What is lithectomy?
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What is glomerulonephritis?
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What is hypertension?
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What is proteinuria?
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What does scler/o mean?
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What is ureterorrhaphy?
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What does enter/o refer to?
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What does cystourethroscopy refer to?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Terminology
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Cyst/o & Vesic/o: Terms used interchangeably to denote the bladder.
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Cystoscopy: A procedure for visual examination of the urinary tract via a cystoscope inserted through the urethra.
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-scopy: Suffix indicating a visual examination.
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Vesicocele & Cystocele: Both refer to a hernia involving the urinary bladder.
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-cele: Suffix meaning hernia or swelling.
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Glomerul/o: Refers specifically to the glomerulus, a key component of kidney function.
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Glomerular: Pertaining to the glomerulus.
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Meat/o: Refers to an opening or meatus, crucial in terms of urinary anatomy.
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Meatus: A bodily opening, such as the urethral opening.
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-us: Suffix indicating condition or structure.
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Nephr/o & Ren/o: Both prefixes refer to the kidney.
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Nephroma: A tumor located in the kidney.
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-oma: Suffix indicating a tumor.
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Renal: Pertaining to the kidney.
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-al: Suffix indicating pertaining to.
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Pyel/o: Refers to the renal pelvis, an area of the kidney.
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Pyeloplasty: Surgical procedure for the repair of the renal pelvis.
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-plasty: Indicates surgical repair.
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Ur/o & Urin/o: Both terms relate to urine and the urinary tract.
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Uremia: Condition characterized by an excess of urea and nitrogenous waste in the blood.
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Azotemia: Excessive nitrogenous compounds in the blood.
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-emia: Suffix for blood condition.
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Urinary: Pertains to urine or the formation of urine.
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-ary: Suffix indicating pertaining to.
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Ureter/o: Refers to the ureter, a tube carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder.
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Urethr/o: Refers to the urethra, the duct through which urine is passed.
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Ureterostenosis: Condition defined by the narrowing or stricture of a ureter.
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-stenosis: Suffix meaning narrowing or stricture.
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Urethrocele: Protrusion of the urethra, indicating a potential hernia.
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Azot: Relates to nitrogenous compounds.
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-iasis: Denotes an abnormal condition, often produced by a specific cause.
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Lithiasis: Abnormal formation of stones or calculi in the body.
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Lith: Refers to a stone or calculus.
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-lysis: Denotes destruction, separation, or loosening.
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Dialysis: A procedure for removing toxic wastes from the blood when kidneys are compromised.
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Dia-: Prefix meaning through or across.
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-pathy: Suffix indicating disease.
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Nephropathy: A disease affecting the kidneys.
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-pexy: Indicates fixation of an organ.
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Nephropexy: Surgical fixation procedure for a displaced kidney.
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-ptosis: Suffix indicating prolapse or downward displacement.
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Nephroptosis: Condition describing a prolapsed kidney.
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-tripsy: Suffix meaning crushing.
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Lithotripsy: Technique for crushing kidney stones.
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-uria: Suffix pertaining to urine.
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Polyuria: Condition characterized by excessive urination.
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Poly-: Prefix meaning many or much.
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Nephrectomy: Surgical procedure for kidney excision.
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Nephromegaly: Abnormal enlargement of a kidney.
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Nephrolith: A stone located in the kidney.
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Nephrolithiasis: Condition involving kidney stones.
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Nephralgia: Pain located in the kidney area.
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-algia: Suffix indicating pain.
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Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidney.
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Lithectomy: Surgical excision of a stone.
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Nephrolithotomy: Incision made to remove a renal calculus.
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Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation affecting both the glomerulus and the kidney.
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Hypertension: Medical term for high blood pressure, which can affect kidney health.
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Proteinuria: Presence of protein in urine, often indicating kidney issues.
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Edema: Swelling resulting from excess fluid in body tissues.
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Diuretic: Medication that promotes urination and helps control edema.
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Supra-: Prefix meaning above or excessive.
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Suprarenal: Pertaining to the area above the kidney, often referring to adrenal glands.
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Scler/o: Prefix referring to hardening of a body part.
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Sclerosis: Condition characterized by tissue hardening.
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Nephrosis: Abnormal condition of a kidney, often leading to dysfunction.
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Nephrosclerosis: Condition involving the hardening of kidney tissue.
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Nephrorrhaphy: Suture procedure applied to a kidney.
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-rrhaphy: Suffix for suture or sewing.
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Nephrotomy: Incision made in the kidney for surgical access.
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Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder, often leading to pain and urinary discomfort.
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Cystolithiasis: Presence of stones within the bladder.
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Cystolithotomy: Surgical incision made to remove a stone from the bladder.
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Pyuria: Presence of pus in urine, indicating infection.
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Dysuria: Term for painful urination, often linked to urinary infections.
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Bacteriuria: Presence of bacteria in the urine.
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Urethritis: Inflammation of the urethra, commonly causing pain during urination.
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Urethrectomy: Surgical removal of the urethra.
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Urethropexy: Surgical fixation of the urethra.
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Urethroplasty: Surgical repair of the urethra.
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Cystoscope: An endoscopic instrument used in cystoscopy procedures.
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Cystourethroscopy: Visual examination involving both the urethra and bladder.
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-scope: Instrument for examining internal structures.
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Radi/o: Relates to radiation or X-ray imaging.
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-graphy: Process of recording or imaging.
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Ureterorrhaphy: Surgical suture applied to the ureter.
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Cystorrhaphy: Surgical suture of the bladder.
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Vesicoenteric: Pertaining to both the bladder and intestine.
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Enter/o: Referring to the intestine.
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Hernia: Protrusion of anatomical structures through their containing wall.
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Rectocele: A condition involving herniation of the rectum into the vagina.
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