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What does the term 'hyperproteinuria' mean?
What does the term 'hyperproteinuria' mean?
- The presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the urine
- Protein deficiency in the urine
- The presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine (correct)
- Normal levels of protein in the urine
What does the prefix 'hyper' indicate?
What does the prefix 'hyper' indicate?
Excessive, above, over
What does the combining form 'protein/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'protein/o' refer to?
Protein
What does the suffix '-uria' signify?
What does the suffix '-uria' signify?
What does 'hydronephrosis' refer to?
What does 'hydronephrosis' refer to?
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Word Surgery Week 11 Study Notes
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hyperproteinuria: Indicates an abnormal increase in protein levels in urine, suggesting possible kidney dysfunction or disease.
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hyper: A prefix meaning excessive, above, or over, commonly used in medical terminology to specify elevated conditions.
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protein/o: A combining form that refers to proteins, essential macromolecules involved in various bodily functions, including structure and enzymatic activity.
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-uria: A suffix used in medical terms that indicates conditions related to urine or urination, particularly in connection with abnormal findings.
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hydronephrosis: A condition characterized by the swelling of a kidney due to the build-up of urine, often resulting from obstruction in the urinary tract.
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