ALHS 1090 Chapter 11 Learning Activity 11-3

urgency

need to void immediately

fistula

abnormal passage from a hollow organ to the surface or between organs

anuria

absence of urine production

azotemia

nitrogenous wastes in blood

hydronephrosis

dilation of kidneys and calices, usually due to reflux

hesitancy

difficulty starting urination

oliguria

scanty urine production

nephrotic syndrome

loss of large amounts of plasma protein resulting in systemic edema

pyuria

pus in the urine

nocturia

excessive urination at night

enuresis

involuntary passage of urine

cystocele

herniation of the bladder

dysuria

painful urination

hypercalcemia

excessive calcium in the blood

nephrolithiasis

presence of stones in the kidney

neurogenic bladder

impaired bladder control due to nerve damage

polycystic

literally means many cysts (or fluid filled sacs): it is a type of kidney disease

pyelonephritis

inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis

urolithiasis

a stone in any part of the ruinary tract

Wilm's tumor

malignant neoplasm of the kidney