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Red Module- Urinary System

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Term
Definition
anuria   absence of urine production  
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azotemia   metabolic wastes in the blood  
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cystography   x-ray examination of the bladder following injection of a radiopaque substance  
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cystolithotomy   incision into the bladder to remove stones  
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cystoscopy   visual examination of the bladder with a cystoscope  
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cystostomy   formation of a new opening into the bladder  
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dysuria   painful urination  
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enuresis   involuntary discharge of urine after 5 years of age  
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filtrate   urine  
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filtration   filtering blood to process urine from waste products  
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frequency   voiding at frequent intervals  
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glomerular   pertaining to the glomerulus  
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glomerulitis   inflammation of the glomerulus  
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glomerulonephritis   inflammation of the glomerulus & kidney  
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glycosuria   glucose in the urine  
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gout   a type of arthritis caused by excessive uric acid in the body  
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hemodialysis   removal of chemical substances from blood  
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hesitancy   involuntary delay or inability to start urinary flow  
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lithotripsy   crushing of a stone in the bladder or urethra  
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lithotriptor   device which destroys urinary stones  
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macroscopic urinalysis   examination of urine for color, turbidity, odor, & chemical make-up  
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microscopic urinalysis   examination of a drop of urine under the microscope to detect RBCs, WBCs, casts, etc.  
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micturition   urination  
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nephrectomy   surgical removal of the kidney  
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nephrocystitis   inflammation of the kidney & bladder  
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nephrohypertrophy   enlargement of the kidney  
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nephrolith   kidney stone  
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nephrolysis   destruction of the kidney  
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nephromalacia   softening of the kidney  
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nephropathy   disease of the kidney  
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nephropexy   surgical fixation of the kidney  
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nephrostomy   formation of a new opening into the kidney  
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nephroureterectomy   surgical removal of the kidney & a ureter  
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nocturia   excessive urination at night  
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pyelitis   inflammation of the renal pelvis  
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pyelolithotomy   incision into the kidney to remove a stone  
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pyeloplasty   surgical repair of the renal pelvis  
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pyuria   pus in the urine  
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reabsorption   ability of the kidneys to return certain products to the blood  
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renal   pertaining to the kidney  
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renal biopsy   removal of a small piece of kidney tissue for microscopic examination  
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renal insufficiency   reduced capacity of the urinary system to perform its functions  
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renal transplant   incorporating a kidney from a compatible donor into a recipient  
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uremia   toxic condition associated with renal insufficiency  
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ureterectasis   dilation of a ureter  
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ureterectomy   surgical removal of a ureter  
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ureternephrectomy   surgical removal of a ureter & a kidney  
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ureterography   x-ray examination of a ureter  
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ureteroplasty   surgical repair of a ureter  
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ureterorrhagia   hemorrhage of a ureter  
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ureterostenosis   narrowing of a ureter  
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ureterostomy   formation of a new opening into a ureter  
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urethrectomy   surgical removal of the urethra  
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urethrodynia   pain in the urethra  
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urethroplasty   surgical repair of the urethra  
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urethroscopy   visual exam of the urethra with a urethroscope  
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urgency   the need to void immediately  
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urinalysis   examination of urine  
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urochrome   substance which gives urine its color  
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vesicotomy   incision into the bladder  
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