Key Roots, Suffixes, and Prefixes for the Urologic System

A set of flashcards that outline key roots, suffixes, and prefixes relevant to the urologic system.

Calic/o

Refers to a calyx, part of the renal system.

Cali/o

Another term referring to a calyx.

Cyst/o

Refers to a filled sac or pouch, cyst, or urinary bladder.

Dips/o

Refers to thirst.

Glomerul/o

Refers to the glomerulus, a network of capillaries in the kidneys.

Hydr/o

Refers to water or fluid.

Ket/o

Refers to ketone bodies, often seen in metabolic processes.

Lith/o

Refers to calculus or stone, especially in relation to the urinary tract.

-lysis

Suffix meaning separation, loosening, dissolving, or destruction.

Nephr/o

Refers to the kidney.

Pyel/o

Refers to the renal pelvis, a part of the urinary system.

Ren/o

Refers to the kidney.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'Hydr-'?

Water or fluid.

What does the suffix '-lysis' indicate?

Separation, loosening, dissolving, or destruction.

What does 'Dips/o' refer to?

Thirst.

Which term refers to the renal pelvis?

Pyel/o.

What does 'Glomerul/o' mean?

Glomerulus.

What does 'Cyst/o' signify in the urologic system?

Filled sac or pouch, cyst, urinary bladder.

What is indicated by 'Nephr/o'?

Kidney.

What does 'Lith/o' refer to?

Calculus or stone.

What does 'Ket/o' signify?

Ketone bodies.