Medical Terminology Chapter 9

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What is nephropyosis?

Painful urination

Discharge of pus from the kidney (correct)

Surgical fixation of kidney

Absence of urine production

What is diuresis?

Increase output of urine

What does pyelonephritis mean?

Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis

What is nephropexy?

Surgical fixation of floating kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does KUB stand for?

Kidney, Ureter, Bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is a ureterolith?

Stone in ureter Signup and view all the answers

What is lithotripsy?

Destruction of kidney stones by ultrasonic waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the medulla in the kidney?

Collecting tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is cystalgia?

Bladder pain Signup and view all the answers

What does ureterectasis mean?

Distension of a ureter Signup and view all the answers

What is a cystolith?

Stone in bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is hydronephrosis?

Swelling of kidney due to obstruction of urine flow Signup and view all the answers

What does dysuria mean?

Painful urination Signup and view all the answers

What is nocturnal enuresis?

Bed wetting Signup and view all the answers

What is ureteroplasty?

Surgical repair of ureter Signup and view all the answers

What is cystoplasty?

Surgical fixation of bladder to abdominal wall Signup and view all the answers

What is paraspadias?

Congenital abnormality of urethral opening on side of penis Signup and view all the answers

What is nephrolithiasis?

Kidney stones Signup and view all the answers

What does polyuria mean?

Excessive urination Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ureters?

Transport urine from kidneys to bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is nephrolithotony?

Removal of kidney stones through surgical incision Signup and view all the answers

What does hyperproteinuria mean?

Increased protein in urine Signup and view all the answers

What is uremia?

Toxic condition - excessive urea/waste products in blood Signup and view all the answers

What is catheterization?

Insert tube to urethra and into bladder Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nephrology Terminology Overview

Nephropyosis: Refers to the presence of pus in the kidney, indicating an infectious process.
Diuresis: Describes a condition characterized by increased urine production, often relevant in diagnosing kidney function.
Pyelonephritis: A serious inflammation affecting both the kidney and renal pelvis, commonly resulting from bacterial infection.
Nephropexy: Surgical procedure aimed at fixing a floating or mobile kidney to its proper anatomical position.
KUB (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder): A radiographic imaging technique that examines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder without the use of contrast media.

Urological Conditions

Ureterolith: A medical term for the presence of a stone within the ureter, which can cause obstruction and pain.
Lithotripsy: A non-invasive treatment technique that utilizes ultrasonic waves to break down kidney stones into smaller pieces for easier passage.
Medulla: The inner region of the kidney, responsible for collecting urine from the nephrons.
Cystalgia: A term indicating pain originating from the bladder, which can signal conditions like cystitis.
Ureterectasis: The abnormal distension or dilation of a ureter, often due to obstruction.

Surgical Procedures and Abnormalities

Cystolith: Refers to the formation of a stone within the bladder, which may obstruct urine flow and cause discomfort.
Hydronephrosis: A condition marked by the swelling of a kidney due to a blockage preventing the normal flow of urine.
Dysuria: Describes painful urination, which can be a symptom of various urinary tract infections or other conditions.
Nocturnal enuresis: Commonly known as bedwetting, this condition affects children and can also persist into adulthood.
Ureteroplasty: A surgical procedure that involves repairing a damaged or obstructed ureter.

Bladder and Urethral Structures

Cystoplasty: A surgical technique for fixing the bladder to the abdominal wall to improve stability and function.
Paraspadias: A congenital condition marked by an abnormal urethral opening located on one side of the penis.
Nephrolithiasis: The presence of kidney stones, often leading to severe pain and urinary complications.
Polyuria: Excessive urination that may indicate underlying conditions such as diabetes mellitus.
Ureters: Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, essential for the renal excretory system.

Advanced Conditions and Procedures

Nephrolithotony: A surgical approach to remove kidney stones through an incision in the kidney.
Hyperproteinuria: An abnormal condition characterized by elevated protein levels in urine, which can indicate kidney damage or disease.
Uremia: A toxic condition resulting from excessive levels of urea and metabolic waste products in the blood, often due to kidney failure.
Catheterization: The medical process of inserting a tube through the urethra into the bladder for various diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

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