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?

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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?

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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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