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Softening of the kidney is called:

Nephrosis

Nephromalacia (correct)

Nephrorrhexis

Nephrosclerosis

Using ultrasound to study the kidney is called:

Nephrosonography (correct)

Pyelography

Nepbrotomography

Nephrotripsy

Passage of a tubular, flexible instrument into a body channel or cavity for withdrawal of fluid or introduction of fluid is called:

Lithotripsy

Cystostomy

Tracheotomy

Catheterization (correct)

A type of nephritis in which the glomeruli of the kidney are inflamed is called:

Glomerulonephritis Signup and view all the answers

The part of the nephron that filters the blood is the:

Glomerulus Signup and view all the answers

The instrument used in cystoscopy is a:

Cystoscope Signup and view all the answers

Incision of the kidney to remove a calculus is called a:

Nephrolithotomy Signup and view all the answers

A film of the kidneys and ureters produced after injection of radiopaque material into a vein is called an intravenous:

Pyelogram Signup and view all the answers

A bladder hernia that protrudes into the vagina is a:

Cystocele Signup and view all the answers

The presence of protein in the urine is termed:

Proteinuria Signup and view all the answers

Enlargement of one or both kidneys is called:

Nephromegaly Signup and view all the answers

Renal pertains to:

The kidney Signup and view all the answers

A condition in which there are degenerative but not inflammatory changes in the kidneys is called:

Nephrosis Signup and view all the answers

Surgical incision of the kidney to remove a stone from the renal pelvis is:

Pyelolithotomy Signup and view all the answers

Blood in the urine is called:

Hematuria Signup and view all the answers

A term that means increasing urination is:

Diuretic Signup and view all the answers

A toxic condition of the body that is associated with failure of the kidneys to function properly is:

Uremia Signup and view all the answers

A surgical procedure that is used to correct nephroptosis is called:

Nephropexy Signup and view all the answers

A hereditary disorder characterized by hundreds of fluid-filled cysts throughout both kidneys is:

Polycystic kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

Cystoscopy is:

Examination of the urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

Cystitis is:

Inflammation of the bladder Signup and view all the answers

A term that means pertaining to the urethra is:

Urethral Signup and view all the answers

An instrument that is used to crush bladder stones is a:

Lithotrite Signup and view all the answers

Creation of a new opening into the renal pelvis, usually done to drain urine from the kidney, is called:

Nephrostomy Signup and view all the answers

Removal of tissue from the bladder by using a needle inserted through the skin overlying the bladder is called:

Percutaneous bladder biopsy Signup and view all the answers

A diminished capacity to form and pass urine (less than 500 ml per day) is called:

Oliguria Signup and view all the answers

Absence of urination or production of less than 100 ml of urine per day is:

Anuria Signup and view all the answers

A substance in the blood that provides a rough estimate of kidney function is the:

Blood urea nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

A term that means destructive to kidney tissue is:

Nephrotoxic Signup and view all the answers

The term for a tumor found on mucosal surfaces such as the inner lining of the bladder is:

Polyp Signup and view all the answers

A term for excessive secretion and discharge of urine is:

Polyuria Signup and view all the answers

Urinary incontinence is:

Inability to hold urine in the bladder Signup and view all the answers

A record of the bladder and urethra after the bladder is filled with contrast material and radiographs are taken while the patient is expelling urine is a:

Voiding cystourethrogram Signup and view all the answers

Surgical crushing of a stone is called a:

Lithotripsy Signup and view all the answers

A general term for a test performed in the laboratory on urine is:

Urinalysis Signup and view all the answers

Sugar in the urine is termed:

Glycosuria Signup and view all the answers

An increased concentration of a particular type of protein in the urine is:

Albuminuria Signup and view all the answers

Surgical repair of one of the tubes that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is:

Ureteroplasty Signup and view all the answers

Urinary retention is:

Inability to empty the bladder Signup and view all the answers

Pus in the urine is called:

Pyuria Signup and view all the answers

Excretion is:

The elimination of body wastes Signup and view all the answers

An agent that causes increased urination is a:

Diuretic Signup and view all the answers

The name of the functional unit of the kidney is:

Nephron Signup and view all the answers

Diffusing blood through a membrane to remove wastes and maintain the proper balance is called:

Hemodialysis Signup and view all the answers

A major waste product found in the urine of a normal individual is:

Urea Signup and view all the answers

The term for painful; burning urination is:

Dysuria Signup and view all the answers

Enlargement of both kidneys is called:

Bilateral nephromegaly Signup and view all the answers

A procedure using a fiberoptic instrument for direct visualization of the kidney is:

Nephroscopy Signup and view all the answers

Downward displacement of the kidney is:

Nephroptosis Signup and view all the answers

A condition marked by the presence of kidney stones is:

Nephrolithiasis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Renal Terminology and Definitions

Nephromalacia: Softening of the kidney tissues.
Nephrosonography: Ultrasound examination of the kidney.
Catheterization: Insertion of a flexible instrument into a body channel for fluid management.
Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the kidney's glomeruli.
Glomerulus: The part of the nephron responsible for filtering blood.

Instruments and Procedures

Cystoscope: Instrument used for visual examination of the bladder.
Nephrolithotomy: Surgical incision in the kidney to remove a stone.
Intravenous Pyelogram: Imaging of the kidneys and ureters after a radiopaque substance has been injected.
Nephrostomy: Creating a new opening into the renal pelvis to drain urine.
Percutaneous Bladder Biopsy: Removing tissue from the bladder using a needle.

Urinary Conditions

Proteinuria: Presence of protein in urine.
Nephromegaly: Enlargement of one or both kidneys.
Nephrosis: Degenerative kidney condition without inflammation.
Uremia: Toxic condition due to kidney failure.
Oliguria: Diminished urine output (less than 500 ml/day).
Anuria: Absence of urine production or output less than 100 ml/day.
Hematuria: Blood in the urine.

Surgical and Diagnostic Terms

Lithotripsy: Surgical crushing of a stone.
Voiding Cystourethrogram: Record of bladder and urethra during urination after contrast material is introduced.
Diuretic: Agent causing increased urination.
Ureteroplasty: Surgical repair of the ureter.

Miscellaneous Terms

Dysuria: Painful or burning sensation during urination.
Polycystic Kidney Disease: Hereditary disorder with multiple cysts in the kidneys.
Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder, often due to infection.
Diuresis: Increased urination.

Components of Kidney Structure and Function

Nephron: Basic functional unit of the kidney.
Urea: A major waste product in urine.

General Understanding of Urinary Functions

Excretion: Elimination of waste products from the body.
Urinary Retention: Inability to empty the bladder.

Notable Symptoms and Conditions

Polyuria: Excessive urine production.
Pyuria: Presence of pus in urine.

Important Radiological Terms

Hemodialysis: Procedure to remove wastes by diffusing blood through a membrane.

Urethral: Pertaining to the urethra.
Bladder Hernia (Cystocele): Bladder protrusion into the vaginal wall.

Utilizing these notes should aid in understanding key renal vocabulary and concepts related to urinary function, disorders, and surgical procedures.

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Softening of the kidney is called:

Using ultrasound to study the kidney is called:

Passage of a tubular, flexible instrument into a body channel or cavity for withdrawal of fluid or introduction of fluid is called:

A type of nephritis in which the glomeruli of the kidney are inflamed is called:

The part of the nephron that filters the blood is the:

The instrument used in cystoscopy is a:

Incision of the kidney to remove a calculus is called a:

A film of the kidneys and ureters produced after injection of radiopaque material into a vein is called an intravenous:

A bladder hernia that protrudes into the vagina is a:

The presence of protein in the urine is termed:

Enlargement of one or both kidneys is called:

Renal pertains to:

A condition in which there are degenerative but not inflammatory changes in the kidneys is called:

Surgical incision of the kidney to remove a stone from the renal pelvis is:

Blood in the urine is called:

A term that means increasing urination is:

A toxic condition of the body that is associated with failure of the kidneys to function properly is:

A surgical procedure that is used to correct nephroptosis is called:

A hereditary disorder characterized by hundreds of fluid-filled cysts throughout both kidneys is:

Cystoscopy is:

Cystitis is:

A term that means pertaining to the urethra is:

An instrument that is used to crush bladder stones is a:

Creation of a new opening into the renal pelvis, usually done to drain urine from the kidney, is called:

Removal of tissue from the bladder by using a needle inserted through the skin overlying the bladder is called:

A diminished capacity to form and pass urine (less than 500 ml per day) is called:

Absence of urination or production of less than 100 ml of urine per day is:

A substance in the blood that provides a rough estimate of kidney function is the:

A term that means destructive to kidney tissue is:

The term for a tumor found on mucosal surfaces such as the inner lining of the bladder is:

A term for excessive secretion and discharge of urine is:

Urinary incontinence is:

A record of the bladder and urethra after the bladder is filled with contrast material and radiographs are taken while the patient is expelling urine is a:

Surgical crushing of a stone is called a:

A general term for a test performed in the laboratory on urine is:

Sugar in the urine is termed:

An increased concentration of a particular type of protein in the urine is:

Surgical repair of one of the tubes that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is:

Urinary retention is:

Pus in the urine is called:

Excretion is:

An agent that causes increased urination is a:

The name of the functional unit of the kidney is:

Diffusing blood through a membrane to remove wastes and maintain the proper balance is called:

A major waste product found in the urine of a normal individual is:

The term for painful; burning urination is:

Enlargement of both kidneys is called:

A procedure using a fiberoptic instrument for direct visualization of the kidney is:

Downward displacement of the kidney is:

A condition marked by the presence of kidney stones is:

Study Notes

Renal Terminology and Definitions

Instruments and Procedures

Urinary Conditions

Surgical and Diagnostic Terms

Miscellaneous Terms

Components of Kidney Structure and Function

General Understanding of Urinary Functions

Notable Symptoms and Conditions

Important Radiological Terms

Conditions Related to Hormonal and Urinary Changes

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