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A pyelotomy is the surgical replacement of a kidney.
A pyelotomy is the surgical replacement of a kidney.
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Norman Smith was born with the opening of the urethra on the upper surface of the penis. This is known as ______.
Norman Smith was born with the opening of the urethra on the upper surface of the penis. This is known as ______.
epispadias
What is a stone located anywhere along the ureter called?
What is a stone located anywhere along the ureter called?
ureterolith
Roberta Gridley is scheduled for surgical repair of the walls of her urethra. This procedure is a/an ______.
Roberta Gridley is scheduled for surgical repair of the walls of her urethra. This procedure is a/an ______.
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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys is a/an ______.
A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys is a/an ______.
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Ureterectasis is the abnormal narrowing of a ureter.
Ureterectasis is the abnormal narrowing of a ureter.
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What is the absence of urine formation by the kidneys called?
What is the absence of urine formation by the kidneys called?
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What is the visual examination of the urinary bladder called?
What is the visual examination of the urinary bladder called?
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Ablation is a treatment that involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function.
Ablation is a treatment that involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function.
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The presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood is known as ______.
The presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood is known as ______.
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An indwelling catheter is one that remains inside the body for a prolonged time.
An indwelling catheter is one that remains inside the body for a prolonged time.
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Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by ______.
Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by ______.
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Doris Volk has a chronic bladder condition involving inflammation within the wall of the bladder. This is known as ______ ______.
Doris Volk has a chronic bladder condition involving inflammation within the wall of the bladder. This is known as ______ ______.
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What occurs when the muscles in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily?
What occurs when the muscles in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily?
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A cystectomy is an incision into the urinary bladder.
A cystectomy is an incision into the urinary bladder.
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Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the bladder.
Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the bladder.
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The term meaning the distention of the ureter is ______.
The term meaning the distention of the ureter is ______.
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Which condition is also known as uremic poisoning?
Which condition is also known as uremic poisoning?
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The term ______ _______ means urinary incontinence during sleep.
The term ______ _______ means urinary incontinence during sleep.
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Mr. Baldridge suffers from excessive urination during the night. The medical term for this is _______.
Mr. Baldridge suffers from excessive urination during the night. The medical term for this is _______.
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John Danielson has an enlarged prostate gland. This caused narrowing of the urethra, which is known as ______.
John Danielson has an enlarged prostate gland. This caused narrowing of the urethra, which is known as ______.
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Rosita LaPinta inherited ______ kidney disease.
Rosita LaPinta inherited ______ kidney disease.
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Henry Wong's kidneys failed. He is being treated with ______ ________, which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the abdominal cavity.
Henry Wong's kidneys failed. He is being treated with ______ ________, which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the abdominal cavity.
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Dysuria is difficult or painful urination.
Dysuria is difficult or painful urination.
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Which term means suppuration of the kidney?
Which term means suppuration of the kidney?
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A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the __________ and __________ that allows constant involuntary flow of urine from the __________ into the __________.
A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the __________ and __________ that allows constant involuntary flow of urine from the __________ into the __________.
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Glomerulonephritis is a type of nephritis caused by inflammation of the glomeruli that causes __________ and proteins to leak into the urine.
Glomerulonephritis is a type of nephritis caused by inflammation of the glomeruli that causes __________ and proteins to leak into the urine.
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Ureterectasis is the __________ of a ureter.
Ureterectasis is the __________ of a ureter.
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Oliguria means scanty urination.
Oliguria means scanty urination.
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Urethropexy is the surgical fixation of the urethra to __________.
Urethropexy is the surgical fixation of the urethra to __________.
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What is the term that describes the presence of kidney stones?
What is the term that describes the presence of kidney stones?
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A hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall is known as:
A hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall is known as:
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The medical term for the removal of a body part or destruction of its function by surgery, drugs or other methods is:
The medical term for the removal of a body part or destruction of its function by surgery, drugs or other methods is:
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This surgical procedure is described by the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall:
This surgical procedure is described by the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall:
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The narrowing of the urethra is known as:
The narrowing of the urethra is known as:
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A malformation process characterized by a congenital abnormality of the urethral opening is known as:
A malformation process characterized by a congenital abnormality of the urethral opening is known as:
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A procedure to remove waste products such as urea, creatinine and excess water from the blood of a patient whose kidneys no longer function:
A procedure to remove waste products such as urea, creatinine and excess water from the blood of a patient whose kidneys no longer function:
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This urinary problem is caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination:
This urinary problem is caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination:
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A radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters is known as:
A radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters is known as:
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The discharge of blood from the ureter is called:
The discharge of blood from the ureter is called:
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A neurogenic bladder is a urinary problem caused by interference with the normal __________ associated with urination.
A neurogenic bladder is a urinary problem caused by interference with the normal __________ associated with urination.
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Epispadias is a congenital abnormality of the __________.
Epispadias is a congenital abnormality of the __________.
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Ureterorrhagia is the discharge of _________
Ureterorrhagia is the discharge of _________
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A cystocele is a hernia of the bladder through the __________.
A cystocele is a hernia of the bladder through the __________.
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An intravenous pyelogram is a radiographic study of the __________.
An intravenous pyelogram is a radiographic study of the __________.
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Urethrostenosis is the __________ of the urethra.
Urethrostenosis is the __________ of the urethra.
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Dialysis is a procedure to remove __________ from the blood of a patient whose kidneys no longer function.
Dialysis is a procedure to remove __________ from the blood of a patient whose kidneys no longer function.
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Ablation is a treatment that involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function through the use of __________.
Ablation is a treatment that involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function through the use of __________.
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Nephrolithiasis describes the presence of __________.
Nephrolithiasis describes the presence of __________.
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Cystopexy is the surgical fixation of the __________ to the abdominal wall.
Cystopexy is the surgical fixation of the __________ to the abdominal wall.
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The presence of red blood cells and protein in the urine because of inflammation of the filtering units of the kidneys is an indicator of what condition?
The presence of red blood cells and protein in the urine because of inflammation of the filtering units of the kidneys is an indicator of what condition?
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The word 'oliguria' refers to:
The word 'oliguria' refers to:
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An abnormal opening that allows constant involuntary flow of urine from the bladder into the vagina is known as a(n):
An abnormal opening that allows constant involuntary flow of urine from the bladder into the vagina is known as a(n):
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A surgical suspension of the ___________ from the posterior surface of the pubic symphysis is called urethropexy and is used to correct urinary stress incontinence.
A surgical suspension of the ___________ from the posterior surface of the pubic symphysis is called urethropexy and is used to correct urinary stress incontinence.
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Distension of the ureter, or this term, can be a result of a ureteral calculus. What is this term?
Distension of the ureter, or this term, can be a result of a ureteral calculus. What is this term?
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Study Notes
Surgical Procedures and Conditions
- Pyelotomy: Surgical replacement of a kidney.
- Urethroplasty: Repair of the walls of the urethra.
- Cystectomy: Surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder.
- Ablation: Treatment involving removal of a body part or destruction of its function.
- Cystopexy: Surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall.
- Urethropexy: Surgical fixation of the urethra to nearby tissue.
Urinary Disorders
- Epispadias: Congenital abnormality with the urethra opening on the upper surface of the penis.
- Anuria: Absence of urine formation by the kidneys.
- Dysuria: Difficult or painful urination.
- Nocturia: Excessive urination during the night.
- Neurogenic Bladder: Urinary problem due to interference with normal nerve pathways.
Kidney and Ureter Conditions
- Ureterolith: Stone located in the ureter.
- Ureterectasis: Distention/enlargement of a ureter.
- Nephrolithiasis: Presence of kidney stones.
- Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of kidney glomeruli leading to red blood cells and protein in urine.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease: Genetic condition characterized by cysts that reduce kidney function over time.
Urinary Tract Procedures
- Cystoscopy: Visual examination of the urinary bladder.
- Intravenous Pyelography (IVP): Radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters.
- Dialysis: Removal of waste products from blood in patients whose kidneys no longer function.
Normal Variants and Conditions
- Oliguria: Scanty urination.
- Interstitial Cystitis: Chronic inflammatory bladder condition.
- Urethrostenosis: Narrowing of the urethra.
- Vesicovaginal Fistula: Abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina causing involuntary urine flow.
- Cystocele: Hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall.
Terminology and Definitions
- Uremia: Condition caused by kidney failure, synonymous with uremic poisoning.
- Nephropyosis: Suppuration (pus formation) of the kidney.
- Hypoproteinemia: Presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood.
- Ureterorrhagia: Discharge of blood from the ureter.
Key Diagnostic Indicators
- Presence of red blood cells and protein in urine: Indicative of glomerulonephritis.
- Involuntary urine flow: Associated with vesicovaginal fistula.
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