chapter 7 vocab part 6

ureteroneocystostomy

surgical transplantation of a ureter to a new site in the urinary bladder. this occurs with a kidney transplant

ureteroplasty

surgical repair of ureter

urethra

tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body

urethral stricture

narrowing of the urethra

urethritis

inflammation of the urethra

urethroplasty

surgical repair of the urethra

uric acid

nitrogenous waste formed when proteins are used in cells. it is excreted by the kidneys in urine

urinalysis

series of tests to evaluate the composition of urine. it includes tests to determine color, appearance, sugar, bacteria, and protein in urine

urinary bladder

hollow, muscular sac that holds and stores urine

urinary catherization

passage of a catheter into the urinary bladder for temporary or permanent drainage of urine

urinary incontinence

involuntary passage of urine

urinary retention

inability to pass urine, which is held back in the urinary bladder

urination

process of expelling urine; voiding; micturition

vesicoureteral reflux

back flow of urine from the urinary bladder to the ureters

voiding

urination

voiding cystourethrogram

x-ray record of the urinary bladder and urethra taken while patient is urinating and after contrast material is injected retrograde thorugh the urethra

Wilm’s tumor

malignant neoplasm (tumor) of the kidney that occurs in childhood