Urinary System Medical Terminology
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Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine.

True (A)

What does the term "Glycosuria" refer to?

  • Proteins in the urine
  • Glucose in the urine (correct)
  • Urea in the urine
  • Uric acid in the urine

    • Albuminuria is a condition where there is pus in the urine.

    False (B)

    What is the medical term for removing the kidney?

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    What is the medical term for a surgical procedure in the ureter?

    <p>Ureteroplasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ureteroscopy involves creating an artificial opening in the ureter.

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    What is the medical term for abnormal dilation of the ureter?

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    Cystectomy refers to the removal of the urinary bladder.

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    What is the medical term for a surgical procedure to repair the urinary bladder?

    <p>Cystorraphy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cystoscopy involves the use of a device to visualize the inside of the urinary bladder.

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    Ureteroscopy is a procedure that involves using a device to examine the inside of the ureter.

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    Hematuria

    The presence of blood in the urine.

    Virus in the urine

    The presence of a virus in the urine.

    Fungus in the urine

    The presence of a fungus in the urine.

    Azotemia

    An increased level of nitrogenous waste products (urea and creatinine) in the blood.

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    Glycosuria

    The presence of glucose in the urine.

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    Urea in the urine

    The presence of urea in the urine.

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    Uric acid in the urine

    The presence of uric acid in the urine.

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    Protein in the urine

    The presence of excess protein in the urine.

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    Albuminuria

    The presence of albumin in the urine; a type of protein.

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    Pyuria

    The presence of pus in the urine, indicating infection.

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    Nephrolithiasis

    The presence of kidney stones.

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    Nephrectomy

    The surgical removal of a kidney.

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    Nephropexy

    Surgical fixation of the kidney to prevent it from moving.

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    Nephroplasty

    A surgical procedure to repair a kidney.

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    Nephropathy

    Any disease of the kidney.

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    Ureteroplasty

    Surgical repair of the ureter.

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    Ureteroscopy

    The visual examination of the inside of the ureter (using an endoscope).

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    Ureterolithiasis

    The presence of stones in the ureter.

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    Ureterectasis

    Abnormal widening of the ureter.

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    Cystectomy

    Surgical removal of the urinary bladder.

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    Cystopexy

    Surgical fixation of the urinary bladder to prevent it from moving.

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    Cystorraphy

    Surgical repair of the urinary bladder.

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    Cystoscope

    A medical device used to examine the inside of the urinary bladder (cystoscopy).

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    Cystoscopy

    The visual examination of the inside of the urinary bladder.

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    Urethroscopy

    The visual examination of the inside of the urethra (using a medical device).

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    Ureteroscopy

    The visual examination of the inside of the ureter using an endoscope.

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    Urethrolithiasis

    Stones in the urethra.

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    Urethroectasis

    The abnormal widening of the urethra.

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    Study Notes

    Urinary System Medical Terminology

    • Hematuria: Presence of blood in the urine.
    • Glycosuria: Presence of glucose (sugar) in the urine.
    • Albuminuria: Presence of albumin (a protein) in the urine.
    • Pyuria: Presence of pus in the urine.
    • Nephrolithiasis: Kidney stones (stones in the kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, or urethra).
    • Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of the kidney.
    • Nephroplasty: Surgical repair of the kidney.
    • Nephropexy: Surgical procedure to fixate or reposition the kidney.
    • Ureteroplasty: Surgical repair of the ureter.
    • Ureterolithiasis: Stones in the ureter.
    • Ureterectasis: Abnormal dilation of the ureter.
    • Ureter malignancy: Cancerous growth in the ureter.
    • Ureteroscopy: Visual examination of the ureter using a device inserted through the ureter.
    • Cystectomy: Surgical removal of the urinary bladder.
    • Cystopexy: Surgical procedure to fixate or reposition the urinary bladder.
    • Cystorraphy: Surgical suturing of the urinary bladder.
    • Cystoscope: Device for examining the inside of the bladder and other urinary structures using the urethra.
    • Urethroscopy: Examination of the urethra using a device inserted through the urethra.

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