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What does 'pyel/o' refer to?
What is pyelocystitis?
Inflammation of the renal pelvis and bladder
What is pyelostomy?
Creation of an opening into the renal pelvis
What does pyelotomy mean?
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Define pyelonephritis.
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What is the procedure pyelolithotomy?
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What does pyelectasis refer to?
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What is pyelography?
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What is pyeloplasty?
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Define pyelitis.
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What does pyelocystostomosis mean?
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Define pyelonephrosis.
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What does pyelopathy refer to?
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What is pyeloplication?
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What is the purpose of pyeloscopy?
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Describe a retrograde pyelogram.
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What does IVP stand for?
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What does the term 'ren/o' refer to?
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What does renography involve?
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Define renal failure.
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What does the term 'Rennin' describe?
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What does the term 'renal scan' refer to?
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What does 'glomerul/o' refer to?
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Define glomerulitis.
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What is glomerulonephritis?
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What does nephrectomy involve?
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What is meant by nephrolithiasis?
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What condition does nephroptosis refer to?
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What is nephrotoxin?
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What does cystitis refer to?
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What is renal biopsy?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Terminology
- Pyel/o: Refers to the renal pelvis, a funnel-shaped structure in the kidney.
- Pyelocystitis: Inflammation affecting both the renal pelvis and bladder.
- Pyelostomy: Surgical procedure to create an opening into the renal pelvis for drainage.
- Pyelotomy: Incision made into the renal pelvis for surgical access or procedure.
- Pyelonephritis: Inflammation of both the kidney and renal pelvis, often due to infection.
- Pyelolithotomy: Surgical removal of stones from the renal pelvis through an incision.
- Pyelectasis: Dilation of the renal pelvis, often due to obstruction or other issues.
- Pyelography: Imaging technique, usually radiographic, to visualize the ureter and renal pelvis.
- Pyeloplasty: Surgical repair of the renal pelvis structure.
- Pyelitis: Inflammation specifically targeting the renal pelvis.
- Pyelocystostomosis: Surgical establishment of a communication pathway between the kidney and bladder.
- Pyelonephrosis: Refers to any disease affecting the renal pelvis.
- Pyelopathy: General term for disease of the renal pelvis.
- Pyeloplication: Surgical technique to shorten a dilated renal pelvis wall.
- Pyeloscopy: Examination of the renal pelvis using endoscopic techniques.
- Retrograde pyelogram: Procedure using an endoscope to visualize the renal pelvis and ureter.
- IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram): Imaging technique where a radiopaque material is injected intravenously to visualize the urinary system.
- Ren/o: A term used to denote the kidneys.
- Renography: A type of imaging or recording specifically looking at kidney function and structure.
- Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic): Acute renal failure is characterized by a sharp rise in serum creatinine levels; chronic includes prolonged kidney dysfunction.
- Rennin: Enzyme produced by the kidneys that plays a role in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance.
- Renogram: A record showing the rate at which kidneys eliminate a radioactive substance from the bloodstream.
- Renal Calculi: Refers to kidney stones, which are solid masses formed from crystals.
- Renal Biopsy: Surgical procedure to obtain kidney tissue for laboratory analysis.
- Nephr/o: Refers directly to the kidneys, similar to ren/o.
- Nephritis: General term for inflammation of the kidneys.
- Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of one or both kidneys.
- Nephralgia: Pain felt in the renal or kidney area.
- Nephrotoxin: Any toxic substance that can damage kidney tissues.
- Cyst/o: Denotes bladder or sac, used in various terms related to bladder conditions.
- Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder, often caused by urinary tract infection.
- Cystolith: A stone found in the bladder.
- Cystectomy: Surgical procedure involving the removal of bladder tissue or the bladder itself.
- Cystopexy: Surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall to prevent prolapse.
- Cystoplasty: Plastic surgical operation on the bladder to repair or reconstruct it.
Summary of Conditions and Procedures
- These terms describe various aspects of the urinary system, including inflammation, surgical procedures, diagnostic techniques, and diseases.
- Understanding these terminologies is essential for comprehension and communication in medical environments, particularly in urology and nephrology.
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Explore essential medical terminology related to the urinary system with this flashcard quiz. Each card covers vital terms, definitions, and their significance in the field of medicine, specifically focusing on conditions and procedures involving the renal pelvis and kidneys.