Ch 6.8 - Urinary System

12 questions

terms refers to a surgical correction of the  renal pelvis

pyeloplasty

No urine production

anuria

Painful urination

dysuria

The presence of protein, or albumin, in the urine

albuminuria

The presence of glucose in the urine

glycosuria

Inflammation of the urinary bladder, often caused by infection

cystitis

Inflammation of the kidney's filters, potentially leading to kidney failure

glomerulonephritis

The presence of blood in the urine

hematuria

Kidney swelling due to urine retention, often from stones or clots

hydronephrosis

Loss of control over micturition (urination)

incontinence

combining forms refers to the kidney

nephr/o

terms refers to an incision into the urinary bladder

vesicostomy

combining forms means ureter

ureter/o

combining forms means renal pelvis

pyel/o

procedures involves removal of a kidney

nephrectomy

Patients with abnormal urine output may experience different conditions depending on the volume of urine produced.  __________ refers to the absence of urine production, often indicating severe kidney failure or obstruction.  

On the other hand, __________ is characterized by excessive urine output, which can be a sign of uncontrolled diabetes or diuretic use.  

In contrast, __________ describes a reduced urine output, which may occur due to dehydration, shock, or kidney disease.

anuria

polyuria

oliguria

medical terms refers to inflammation of the urinary bladder

cystitis

refers to the structure that transports urine from the bladder to outside the body

urethra

is a specialist in the study of the urinary tract

urologist

combining forms means urinary bladder

cyst/o