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What does the word 'cyst/o' refer to?
What does the word 'cyst/o' refer to?
- Kidney
- Stone, calculus
- Urethra
- Bladder (correct)
What does the word 'glomerul/o' refer to?
What does the word 'glomerul/o' refer to?
- Kidney
- Glomerulus (correct)
- Renal pelvis
- Ureter
What does the suffix '-cele' mean?
What does the suffix '-cele' mean?
- Enlargement, stretching
- To crush
- Surgical fixation
- Hernia, tumor (correct)
What does the word 'nephr/o' refer to?
What does the word 'nephr/o' refer to?
What does the word 'lith/o' refer to?
What does the word 'lith/o' refer to?
What does the word 'ur/o' refer to?
What does the word 'ur/o' refer to?
A stone in the urinary bladder is known as a ____.
A stone in the urinary bladder is known as a ____.
The increased output of urine is known as ____.
The increased output of urine is known as ____.
Before entering the ureters, urine collects in the ____.
Before entering the ureters, urine collects in the ____.
A disorder of the ____ gland affects a male's ability to urinate.
A disorder of the ____ gland affects a male's ability to urinate.
Urine is produced in microscopic functional units of each kidney called ____.
Urine is produced in microscopic functional units of each kidney called ____.
In the male, the ____ carries both urine and semen.
In the male, the ____ carries both urine and semen.
A specialist who treats the genitourinary system of males is a/an ____.
A specialist who treats the genitourinary system of males is a/an ____.
In ____, the urethral opening is on the upper surface of the penis.
In ____, the urethral opening is on the upper surface of the penis.
The term ____ describes treatment in which a body part is removed or its function is destroyed.
The term ____ describes treatment in which a body part is removed or its function is destroyed.
The opening through which urine leaves the body is known as the ____.
The opening through which urine leaves the body is known as the ____.
The portion of a nephron that is active in filtering urine is known as the ____.
The portion of a nephron that is active in filtering urine is known as the ____.
The outer region of the kidney is called the ____.
The outer region of the kidney is called the ____.
The tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder are called ____.
The tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder are called ____.
A surgical incision into the renal pelvis is a ____.
A surgical incision into the renal pelvis is a ____.
The discharge of blood from the ureter is ____.
The discharge of blood from the ureter is ____.
The term meaning excessive urination is ____.
The term meaning excessive urination is ____.
The term meaning inflammation of the bladder is ____.
The term meaning inflammation of the bladder is ____.
The major waste product of protein metabolism is ____.
The major waste product of protein metabolism is ____.
A malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in children is known as a ____ tumor.
A malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in children is known as a ____ tumor.
Being unable to control excretory functions is known as ____.
Being unable to control excretory functions is known as ____.
The process of withdrawing urine from the bladder is known as urinary ________________
The process of withdrawing urine from the bladder is known as urinary ________________
___________ exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises used to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor to control urinary stress incontinence.
___________ exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises used to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor to control urinary stress incontinence.
A __________________ fistula is an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.
A __________________ fistula is an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.
What does BPH stand for?
What does BPH stand for?
What does ESRD stand for?
What does ESRD stand for?
What does ESWL stand for?
What does ESWL stand for?
What does GFR stand for?
What does GFR stand for?
What does OAB stand for?
What does OAB stand for?
The absence of urine formation by the kidneys is known as ____.
The absence of urine formation by the kidneys is known as ____.
The surgical suturing of the bladder is known as ____.
The surgical suturing of the bladder is known as ____.
The term meaning the freeing of a kidney from adhesions is ____.
The term meaning the freeing of a kidney from adhesions is ____.
The term meaning scanty urinations is ____.
The term meaning scanty urinations is ____.
The process of artificially filtering waste products from the patient's blood is known as ____.
The process of artificially filtering waste products from the patient's blood is known as ____.
An inflammation of the kidney is called ____.
An inflammation of the kidney is called ____.
A stone located anywhere along the ureter is known as a ____.
A stone located anywhere along the ureter is known as a ____.
The placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall is known as ____.
The placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall is known as ____.
The surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall is a/an ____.
The surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall is a/an ____.
A/An ____ (TURP) is the removal of excess tissue from the prostate with the use of a resectoscope.
A/An ____ (TURP) is the removal of excess tissue from the prostate with the use of a resectoscope.
________________ is abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine.
________________ is abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine.
_______________ is the dilation of one or both kidneys.
_______________ is the dilation of one or both kidneys.
_____________ is a diagnostic procedure in which a fluoroscope is used to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra.
_____________ is a diagnostic procedure in which a fluoroscope is used to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra.
A percutaneous ___________ is the surgical removal of a kidney stone through a small incision in the back.
A percutaneous ___________ is the surgical removal of a kidney stone through a small incision in the back.
_______________ means the surgical suturing of a ureter.
_______________ means the surgical suturing of a ureter.
______________ is the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress.
______________ is the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress.
_________ is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone.
_________ is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone.
_____________ has sudden onset and is characterized by uremia.
_____________ has sudden onset and is characterized by uremia.
Excessive urination at night is known as ____.
Excessive urination at night is known as ____.
Having many cysts is described as _____.
Having many cysts is described as _____.
Inflammation within the wall of the urinary bladder is known as ____.
Inflammation within the wall of the urinary bladder is known as ____.
Narrowing of the urethra is referred to as ____.
Narrowing of the urethra is referred to as ____.
A congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis is known as ____.
A congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis is known as ____.
The lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood in ____.
The lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood in ____.
Surgical repair of the urethra is known as ____.
Surgical repair of the urethra is known as ____.
The surgical creation of an outside excretory opening from the urethra is a/an ____.
The surgical creation of an outside excretory opening from the urethra is a/an ____.
The surgical repair of the bladder is a/an ____.
The surgical repair of the bladder is a/an ____.
Flashcards
cyst/o
cyst/o
Refers to the bladder, a key organ in the urinary system.
glomerul/o
glomerul/o
Represents the glomerulus, a network of capillaries in the kidneys crucial for filtering blood.
cele
cele
Indicates a hernia or tumor, an abnormal swelling or protrusion.
nephr/o
nephr/o
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lith/o
lith/o
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ur/o
ur/o
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pyel/o
pyel/o
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lysis
lysis
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pexy
pexy
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tripsy
tripsy
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dia-
dia-
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ectasis
ectasis
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ureter/o
ureter/o
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urethr/o
urethr/o
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uria
uria
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Cystolith
Cystolith
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Diuresis
Diuresis
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Renal Pelvis
Renal Pelvis
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Prostate
Prostate
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Nephrons
Nephrons
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Urethra
Urethra
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Urologist
Urologist
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Epispadias
Epispadias
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Ablation
Ablation
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Urethral Meatus
Urethral Meatus
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Glomerulus
Glomerulus
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Renal Cortex
Renal Cortex
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Ureters
Ureters
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Pyelotomy
Pyelotomy
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Ureterorrhagia
Ureterorrhagia
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Polyuria
Polyuria
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Cystitis
Cystitis
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Urea
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - Urinary System
- cyst/o: Refers to the bladder, a key organ in the urinary system.
- glomerul/o: Represents the glomerulus, a network of capillaries in the kidneys crucial for filtering blood.
- -cele: Indicates a hernia or tumor, an abnormal swelling or protrusion.
- nephr/o: Denotes the kidney, the primary organ responsible for urine production.
- lith/o: Refers to a stone or calculus, commonly associated with kidney stones.
- ur/o: Relates to urine or the urinary tract which carries urine from the kidneys to the exterior.
- pyel/o: Indicates the renal pelvis, where urine collects before moving to the ureters.
- -lysis: Refers to the process of setting free or separation, often in a medical context.
- -pexy: Indicates surgical fixation of a body part, often used in treating conditions such as prolapse.
- -tripsy: Refers to the process of crushing, as in breaking down stones.
- dia-: Means complete or through, commonly used to describe processes across systems.
- -ectasis: Indicates enlargement or stretching of an organ or vessel.
- ureter/o: Refers to the ureter, the tube transporting urine from the kidney to the bladder.
- urethr/o: Denotes the urethra, the tube that expels urine from the body.
- -uria: Refers to urination or urine, often used in terms related to urine characteristics.
- Edema: Excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues leading to swelling.
- Cystolith: A stone located in the urinary bladder.
- Diuresis: Increased urine output, often a clinical sign.
- Renal Pelvis: Collection area for urine before entering the ureters.
- Prostate: An organ in males that can affect urinary function if diseased.
- Nephrons: The functional units in the kidney responsible for urine production.
- Urethra: In males, serves to expel both urine and semen.
- Urologist: A medical specialist focusing on the genitourinary system.
- Epispadias: Congenital condition where the urethral opening is located on the upper side of the penis.
- Ablation: Surgical removal or destruction of tissue, often used in cancer treatment.
- Urethral Meatus: The opening through which urine exits the body.
- Glomerulus: The active filtering component of a nephron.
- Renal Cortex: The outer region of the kidney.
- Ureters: Tubes transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Pyelotomy: Surgical incision into the renal pelvis.
- Ureterorrhagia: Blood discharge from the ureter, indicating possible injury or disease.
- Polyuria: Excessive urination, often a symptom of diabetes.
- Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder, often due to infection.
- Urea: A primary waste product from protein metabolism.
- Wilms Tumor: A malignant kidney tumor mainly found in children.
- Incontinence: Inability to control urination or bowel movements.
- Catheterization: Procedure for draining urine from the bladder using a catheter.
- Kegel Exercises: Pelvic muscle exercises aimed at strengthening muscles to reduce urinary incontinence.
- Vesicovaginal Fistula: Abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Enlargement of the prostate gland affecting urination in males.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): Final stage of chronic kidney disease.
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL): Non-invasive procedure used to break kidney stones.
- Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR): A measure of kidney function to assess filtration ability.
- Overactive Bladder (OAB): Condition characterized by a sudden urge to urinate.
- Anuria: Absence of urine production, commonly a sign of kidney failure.
- Cystorrhaphy: Surgical suturing of the bladder.
- Nephrolysis: Freeing of a kidney from surrounding adhesions.
- Oliguria: Scanty urine production, indicative of potential kidney issues.
- Hemodialysis: Medical procedure to artificially filter blood, usually for patients with kidney failure.
- Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidney due to infections or autoimmune responses.
- Ureterolith: Stone formed in the ureter, causing obstruction.
- Suprapubic Catheterization: Catheter placement directly into the bladder via the abdominal wall.
- Cystopexy: Surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall.
- Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): Removal of excess prostate tissue using a resectoscope.
- Hyperproteinuria: High protein levels in urine, potentially indicating underlying health issues.
- Hydronephrosis: Dilation of the kidneys due to urine buildup.
- Cystourethrography: A diagnostic imaging procedure for examining urine flow.
- Nephrolithotomy: Surgical removal of kidney stones.
- Ureterorrhaphy: Surgical suturing of a ureter.
- Stress Incontinence: Inability to control urination during physical stress.
- Renal Colic: Acute kidney pain resulting from stone blockage.
- Acute Renal Failure: Rapid kidney failure characterized by a decrease in urine output.
- Nocturia: Frequent urination during the night.
- Polycystic: Presence of multiple cysts in an organ.
- Interstitial Cystitis: Chronic inflammation of the bladder wall.
- Urethrostenosis: Narrowing of the urethra, which can impede urine flow.
- Peritoneal Dialysis: Dialysis method using the lining of the abdominal cavity for filtering waste.
- Urethroplasty: Surgical repair of the urethra.
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Blood test used to screen for prostate cancer.
- Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation affecting the kidney's glomeruli.
- Nephroptosis: Dropping or abnormal positioning of a kidney.
- Uremia: High levels of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.
- Nocturnal Enuresis: Bed-wetting or urinary incontinence occurring during sleep.
- Ureterectasis: Distention of the ureter.
- Hypoproteinemia: Low protein levels in the blood, potentially indicating liver or kidney issues.
- Nephrologist: A doctor specializing in kidney disease treatment and diagnosis.
- Cystostomy: Creation of an artificial opening from the bladder to the skin surface.
- Nephrotomy: A surgical incision made into the kidney.
- Nephrosclerosis: Hardening of kidney tissue.
- Cystoptosis: Prolapse of the bladder into the urethra.
- Urethrocele: Prolapse of the urethra in females.
- Ureterolysis: Surgical procedure to separate adhesions around the ureter.
- Nephromalacia: Softening of kidney tissue.
- Ureteroplasty: Surgical repair of the ureter.
- Urethrostomy: Creation of an external opening from the urethra for urinary drainage.
- Cystoplasty: Surgical repair of the bladder.
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