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kinn's Chapter 40

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albuminuria   The abnormal presence of a particular protein in the urine.  
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azotemia   The retention of excessive amounts of nitrogenous wastes in the blood.  
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casts   Fibrous or protein material molded to the shape of the part in which it has accumulated and thrown off into the urine in kidney disease.  
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copulation   Sexual intercourse.  
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creatinine   Nitrogenous waste from muscle metabolism that is excreted in urine.  
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erythropoietin   A substance released by the kidneys and liver that promotes red blood cell formation.  
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Kaposi's sarcoma   A malignant tumor of endothelial cells that begins as brown or purple papules on the feet and slowly spreads in the skin.  
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renin   An enzyme produced and stored in the glomerulus; it is released by a homeostatic response to raise the blood pressure when needed.  
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urgency   A sudden, compelling desire to urinate and the inability to control the release of urine.  
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wasting syndrome   Physical deterioration resulting in profound weight loss, fatigue, anorexia, and mental confusion.  
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