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Herniation of the urethra is known as:
Herniation of the urethra is known as:
- Urethrocele (correct)
- Ureterocele
- Nephritis
- Pyelopathy
- Rectocele
End-stage renal disease is synonymous with:
End-stage renal disease is synonymous with:
- Disease of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder
- BPH
- Urinary tract infection
- Hemodialysis
- Chronic renal failure (correct)
What term means act of voiding urine?
What term means act of voiding urine?
- Micturition (correct)
- Nocturia
- Oliguria
- Pyorrhea
- Urodynia
Which urinary structure stores urine?
Which urinary structure stores urine?
What is the surgical procedure to correct a prolapsed kidney?
What is the surgical procedure to correct a prolapsed kidney?
What is the abbreviation for intravenous pyelography?
What is the abbreviation for intravenous pyelography?
Radiographic examination of the urinary tract is known as:
Radiographic examination of the urinary tract is known as:
Which instrument is used to inspect the urinary bladder?
Which instrument is used to inspect the urinary bladder?
Some wastes filtered from the blood by the kidneys are:
Some wastes filtered from the blood by the kidneys are:
What is an accurate description of nephrorrhaphy?
What is an accurate description of nephrorrhaphy?
The combining form vesic/o means:
The combining form vesic/o means:
Wilms tumor is a:
Wilms tumor is a:
Herniation of the tube connecting the kidney and urinary bladder is known as:
Herniation of the tube connecting the kidney and urinary bladder is known as:
Urinary incontinence, such as bedwetting, is called:
Urinary incontinence, such as bedwetting, is called:
The urinary tract is composed of the:
The urinary tract is composed of the:
What surgical procedure is the fixation of a floating kidney?
What surgical procedure is the fixation of a floating kidney?
Cystectomy is the surgical procedure for:
Cystectomy is the surgical procedure for:
Renal abscess may lead to:
Renal abscess may lead to:
What small, tubular structure drains urine from the bladder?
What small, tubular structure drains urine from the bladder?
Excessive accumulation of fluid within body tissues is called:
Excessive accumulation of fluid within body tissues is called:
Which terms share the same meaning?
Which terms share the same meaning?
The combining form py/o means:
The combining form py/o means:
Which term is matched with its correct meaning?
Which term is matched with its correct meaning?
What is the term for a congenital opening of the urethra on the undersurface of the penis?
What is the term for a congenital opening of the urethra on the undersurface of the penis?
The doctor orders physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of a urine sample as a(n):
The doctor orders physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of a urine sample as a(n):
What surgical procedure involves crushing a stone or calculus?
What surgical procedure involves crushing a stone or calculus?
The abbreviation ESWL is associated with:
The abbreviation ESWL is associated with:
An artificial kidney machine is involved in:
An artificial kidney machine is involved in:
What term means increase in nitrogenous compounds in the blood?
What term means increase in nitrogenous compounds in the blood?
What is the term that means uncontrolled loss of urine from the bladder?
What is the term that means uncontrolled loss of urine from the bladder?
What is the combining form cyst/o?
What is the combining form cyst/o?
What does the combining form vesic/o mean?
What does the combining form vesic/o mean?
What does the combining form glomerul/o represent?
What does the combining form glomerul/o represent?
What is the meaning of the combining form meat/o?
What is the meaning of the combining form meat/o?
What does the combining form nephro- stand for?
What does the combining form nephro- stand for?
What is the combining form ren/o associated with?
What is the combining form ren/o associated with?
What does the combining form pyel/o mean?
What does the combining form pyel/o mean?
What is the significance of the combining form ur/o?
What is the significance of the combining form ur/o?
What does the combining form ureter/o represent?
What does the combining form ureter/o represent?
What does the combining form urethr/o mean?
What does the combining form urethr/o mean?
What is the meaning of the suffix -emia?
What is the meaning of the suffix -emia?
What does the suffix -iasis signify?
What does the suffix -iasis signify?
What does the suffix -lysis imply?
What does the suffix -lysis imply?
What does the suffix -pathy mean?
What does the suffix -pathy mean?
What does the suffix -pexy represent?
What does the suffix -pexy represent?
What does the suffix -ptosis mean?
What does the suffix -ptosis mean?
What does the suffix -tripsy mean?
What does the suffix -tripsy mean?
What does the suffix -uria signify?
What does the suffix -uria signify?
What does the term lithiasis mean?
What does the term lithiasis mean?
What is nephrolithiasis?
What is nephrolithiasis?
What is the definition of azot/o?
What is the definition of azot/o?
What does the term proteinuria mean?
What does the term proteinuria mean?
How would you describe a condition discussed by the term edema?
How would you describe a condition discussed by the term edema?
What does the term diuretics refer to?
What does the term diuretics refer to?
What does the prefix supra- mean?
What does the prefix supra- mean?
What does the term nephroptosis refer to?
What does the term nephroptosis refer to?
What does the term pyuria refer to?
What does the term pyuria refer to?
What does the term dysuria mean?
What does the term dysuria mean?
What is the meaning of the term interstitial nephritis?
What is the meaning of the term interstitial nephritis?
What does renal hypertension signify?
What does renal hypertension signify?
What does uremia refer to?
What does uremia refer to?
What is Wilms tumor?
What is Wilms tumor?
What does the term blood urea nitrogen (BUN) signify?
What does the term blood urea nitrogen (BUN) signify?
What is creatinine clearance?
What is creatinine clearance?
What does the term computed tomography (CT) refer to?
What does the term computed tomography (CT) refer to?
What is pyelography?
What is pyelography?
What does intravenous pyelography (IVP) involve?
What does intravenous pyelography (IVP) involve?
Study Notes
Urinary System Terminology
- Urethrocele: Herniation of the urethra.
- Chronic renal failure: Synonym for end-stage renal disease highlighting the irreversible decline in kidney function.
- Micturition: The act of voiding urine.
- Bladder: Urinary structure responsible for urine storage.
- Nephropexy: Surgical procedure to correct a prolapsed kidney.
- IVP (Intravenous Pyelography): Abbreviation for a radiographic imaging technique utilizing contrast media.
- KUB: Radiographic examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, assessing their size and shape.
- Cystoscope: Instrument used to inspect the urinary bladder.
- Nitrogenous products: Wastes filtered from blood by kidneys, significant for assessing renal function.
- Nephrorrhaphy: Surgical term for the suturing of the kidney.
Prefixes and Suffixes
- Vesic/o & Cyst/o: Both combining forms refer to the bladder.
- Py/o: Indicates the presence of pus, significant in conditions like pyuria.
- -uria: Suffix indicating conditions associated with urine.
- -lithiasis: Refers to the presence of stones in the body, as seen in nephrolithiasis.
- -ptosis: Indicates prolapse or downward displacement, applicable in nephroptosis.
Conditions and Procedures
- Wilms tumor: A malignant kidney tumor predominantly seen in children.
- Hypospadias: A congenital condition where the urethra opens on the undersurface of the penis.
- Enuresis: Involuntary urination after a certain age, commonly referred to as bedwetting.
- Azotemia: The increase of nitrogenous compounds in the blood, showcasing kidney function impairment.
- Uremia: Elevated urea levels in the blood due to kidney failure, often leading to toxicity.
Diagnostic Tests
- CT (Computed Tomography): Imaging technique utilizing x-rays for cross-sectional images of internal organs.
- BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): Test measuring the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood; reflects kidney filtering ability.
- Creatinine Clearance: Laboratory test assessing the rate of creatinine removal from the blood by kidneys.
Surgical and Treatment Terms
- Lithotripsy: Procedure that involves crushing stones in the urinary tract.
- Hemodialysis: Treatment method using an artificial kidney machine to filter waste from the blood.
- ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy): Non-invasive procedure for kidney stone treatment using shock waves.
Common Urinary Disorders
- Diuresis: Increased urine formation, possibly due to diuretic medications.
- Dysuria: Painful urination, often associated with infections.
- Proteinuria: Presence of protein in urine, indicating potential kidney damage.
Key Medical Concepts
- Nephrolithiasis: Condition of having kidney stones, leading to various complications.
- Renal hypertension: High blood pressure resulting from renal disease.
- Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder, commonly due to infection.
Related Anatomy
- Ureters: Tubes carrying urine from kidneys to the bladder.
- Urethra: The small tube through which urine is expelled from the bladder.
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Test your knowledge of key terms in the urinary system with these flashcards from Chapter 7 of Medical Terminology. This quiz covers essential vocabulary, definitions, and concepts that are crucial for understanding urinary health and related medical conditions.
