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What does the word 'cyst/o' refer to?
What does the word 'glomerul/o' refer to?
What does the suffix '-cele' mean?
What does the word 'nephr/o' refer to?
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What does the word 'lith/o' refer to?
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What does the word 'ur/o' refer to?
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A stone in the urinary bladder is known as a ____.
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The increased output of urine is known as ____.
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Before entering the ureters, urine collects in the ____.
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A disorder of the ____ gland affects a male's ability to urinate.
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Urine is produced in microscopic functional units of each kidney called ____.
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In the male, the ____ carries both urine and semen.
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A specialist who treats the genitourinary system of males is a/an ____.
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In ____, the urethral opening is on the upper surface of the penis.
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The term ____ describes treatment in which a body part is removed or its function is destroyed.
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The opening through which urine leaves the body is known as the ____.
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The portion of a nephron that is active in filtering urine is known as the ____.
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The outer region of the kidney is called the ____.
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The tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder are called ____.
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A surgical incision into the renal pelvis is a ____.
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The discharge of blood from the ureter is ____.
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The term meaning excessive urination is ____.
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The term meaning inflammation of the bladder is ____.
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The major waste product of protein metabolism is ____.
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A malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in children is known as a ____ tumor.
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Being unable to control excretory functions is known as ____.
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The process of withdrawing urine from the bladder is known as urinary ________________
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___________ exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises used to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor to control urinary stress incontinence.
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A __________________ fistula is an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.
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What does BPH stand for?
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What does ESRD stand for?
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What does ESWL stand for?
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What does GFR stand for?
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What does OAB stand for?
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The absence of urine formation by the kidneys is known as ____.
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The surgical suturing of the bladder is known as ____.
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The term meaning the freeing of a kidney from adhesions is ____.
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The term meaning scanty urinations is ____.
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The process of artificially filtering waste products from the patient's blood is known as ____.
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An inflammation of the kidney is called ____.
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A stone located anywhere along the ureter is known as a ____.
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The placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall is known as ____.
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The surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall is a/an ____.
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A/An ____ (TURP) is the removal of excess tissue from the prostate with the use of a resectoscope.
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________________ is abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine.
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_______________ is the dilation of one or both kidneys.
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_____________ is a diagnostic procedure in which a fluoroscope is used to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra.
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A percutaneous ___________ is the surgical removal of a kidney stone through a small incision in the back.
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_______________ means the surgical suturing of a ureter.
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______________ is the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress.
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_________ is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone.
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_____________ has sudden onset and is characterized by uremia.
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Excessive urination at night is known as ____.
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Having many cysts is described as _____.
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Inflammation within the wall of the urinary bladder is known as ____.
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Narrowing of the urethra is referred to as ____.
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A congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis is known as ____.
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The lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood in ____.
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Surgical repair of the urethra is known as ____.
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The surgical creation of an outside excretory opening from the urethra is a/an ____.
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The surgical repair of the bladder is a/an ____.
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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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