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Urinary System Defin
Ch 16 Urinary System Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pyelo | Prefix pertaining to the (renal) pelvis or kidney |
| Nephro | Kidneylike structure (Nephron is the microscopic functional unit of the kidney. |
| Calix or Calices | A cup; chalice. Hollwed flattened tubes in the kidney that drain towards the renal pelvis. |
| Retro | Behind. Retroperitoneal is behind the peritoneum. |
| Hydronephrosis | An accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis. Possibly obstruction of passage. |
| Hydroureter | An accumulation of urine in the in & distention of the ureter due to obstructed outflow. |
| Hypospdias | A congenital condition; Urethra opening is on underside of the penis instead of the tip. |
| Cystoscope | An instrument used to examine the interior of the urinary bladder and the ureter. |
| Foley Catheter | Hollow, flexible tube used fort insertion into a body cavity, or duct. A vessel to allow passage of fluids. Generally drainage of urine from urinary bladder. |
| French Catheter | A catheter used to drain urine from urinary bladder. French catheters use the French Scale to determine catheter diameter. |
| Anuria | Complete cessation of urinary secretion |
| Dysuria | Painful or difficult urination |
| Hematuria | Blood in the urine |
| Micturition | The act of urinating |
| Oliguria | Excretion of a diminished amount of urine (<400 ml/24 hours) in relation to fluid intake. |
| Polyuria | Passage of a large volume of urine in relation to fluid intake. |
| Pyuria | Presence of pus in the urine. usually a sign of UTI. |
| Vesicoureteral Reflux | Backward or return flow of urine from the urinary bladder into the ureter & kidney carrying bacteria that may cause pyelonephritis. |
| Polycystic | Having or containing many cysts. Polycystic kidney disease is characterized by enlarged kidney's containing many cysts. |
| Nephroptosis | Excessive downward movement of kidneys. An abnormal dropping of the kidney's when upright. |
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