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Genitourinary

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cortex   Outer layer of an organ or body structure  
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electrolytes   Mineral salts (potassium, calcium, sodium) that carry an electric charge in solution.  
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EPO erythropoietin   Glycoprotein hormone produced by certain cells in the kidney.  
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libido   Sexual desire or drive , either conscious or unconscious.  
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meatus   An opening or passage through any part of the body.  
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medulla   Inner or central portion of an organ.  
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micturition   The discharge of urine; urination.  
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nitrogenous wastes   Products of cellular metabolism that contain nitrogen.  
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orifice   Opening, entrance or outlet of any body caviety.  
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percutaneous   Procedure preformed through the skin; as in a biopsy.  
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reflux   Backward or return flow of a fluid  
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urea   Nitrogenous end product of protein metabolism excreted in urine and perspiration.  
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cyst/o   bladder  
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vesic/o   bladder  
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glomerul/o   glomerulus  
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lith/o   stone, calculus  
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meat/o   opening, meatus  
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nephr/o   kidney  
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ren/o   kidney  
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peritone/o   peritoneum  
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pyel/o   renal pelvis  
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ur/o   urine  
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ureter/o   ureter  
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urethr/o   urethra  
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andr/o   male  
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balan/o   glans penis  
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epididym/o   epididymis  
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orch/o,orchi/o, orchid/o, test/o   testis  
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prostat/o   prostate gland  
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spermat/o, sperm/o   spermatozoa, sperm cells  
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vas/o   vas deferens; duct  
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varic/o   dilated vein  
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vesicul/o   seminal vesicle  
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albumin/o   albumin, protein  
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azot/o   nitrogenous compounds  
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bacteri/o   bacteria  
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crypt/o   hidden  
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gonad/o   gonads, sex glands  
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kali/o   potassium  
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keton/o   ketone bodies  
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noct/o   night  
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olig/o   scanty  
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py/o   pus  
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-cide   killing  
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-genesis   forming, producing, origin  
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-iasis   abnormal condition- produced by something specified  
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-ism   condition  
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-spadias   slit, fissure  
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-urea   urine  
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dia-   through, across  
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retro-   backward, behind  
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anuria   Absence of urine production or urine output.  
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azotemia   Retention of excessive amts. of nitrogenus compounds(urea,creatine,uric acid)in the blood.  
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CRF chronic renal failure   Renal failure that occurs over a period of years, in which the kidneys lose their ability to maintain volume and composition of body fluids w/ normal dietary intake.  
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dysuria   painful or difficult urination.  
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enuresis   Involuntary discharge of urine.  
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fistula   Abnormal passage from a hollow organ to the surface or from one organ to another.  
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frequency   Voiding at frequent intervals.  
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hesitancy   Involuntary delay in initiating urination.  
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nephrotic syndrome   Loss of large amounts of plasma protein, usually albumin, by way of urine, due to increased permeability of the glomular membrane.  
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nocturia   Excessive or frequent urination after going to bed.  
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oliguria   Diminished capacity to form and pass urine so that the end products of metabloism cannot be excreted efficiently.  
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urgency   Feeling the need to void immediately.  
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urolithiasis   Presence of stones in any urinary structure.  
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Wilms tumor   Rapidly developing malignant neoplasm of the kidneys that usually occurs in children.  
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anorchidism   Congential absence of one or both testes.  
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aspermia   Failure to form or ejaculate semen.  
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balanitis   Inflamation of the skin covering the glans penis.  
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epispadias   Malformation in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis.  
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erectile dysfunction   Repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.  
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hydrocele   Accumulation of serous fluid in a saclike cavity.  
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hypospadias   Developmental anomaly in which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis.  
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phimosis   Stenosis of preputial orifice so that the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis.  
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sterility   Inability to produce offspring  
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varicocele   Swelling and distention of veins of the spermatic cord.  
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DRE Digital rectal exam   Screening test that assusses the rectal wall surface for lesions or abnormally firm areas that might indicate cancer.  
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electromyography   Measures the contraction of muscles that control urination using electrodes placed in the rectum and urethra.  
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TSE testicular self-exam   Self-exam of the testes for abnormal lumps or swelling in the scrotal sac.  
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endoscopy   Visual exam of a caviety or canal using a lighted instrument called an endoscope.  
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cystoscopy   Insertion of a cystoscope into the urethra to examin the urinary bladder, obtain biopsies, and remove polyps.  
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nephroscopy   Exam of the inside of the kidneys.  
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urethroscopy   Visual exam of the urethra.  
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BUN blood urea nitrogen   Test thet determines the amount of urea nitrogen present in the blood.  
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C&S culture and sensitivity   Test that determines the causative organism of a disease and how the organism responds to various antibiotics.  
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PSA prostate specific antigen   Blood test used to detect prostatic disorders. especially prostate CA.  
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semen analysis   Test that analyzes a seman sample for volume,sperm count,motility, and morphology to evaluate fertility or verify sterilization.  
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UA urinalysis   Battery of tests preformed on a urine specimen, physical observation, chemical tests, and microscopic evaluation.  
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cystography   Radiographic exam of the urinary bladder using a contrast medium.  
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cystometrography   Procedure that assesses volume and pressure in the bladder at varying stages of filling using saline and a contrast medium introduced into the bladder through a catheter.  
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cystourethrography   Radiographic exam of the urinary bladder and urethra after contrast medium.  
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VCUG voiding cystourethrography   cystourethrography with additional radiological exam of the bladder and urethra before,during,and after voiding.  
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KUB (radiography) kidney, ureter,bladder   Radiographic exam to determine the location,size, and shape of the kidneys in relationship to other organs in the abdominopelvic cavity.  
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pyelography   Radiographic exam of the ureters and renal pelvis.  
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IVP intravenous pyelography   Radiographic exam of the ureters and renal pelvis after I.V. injection of contrast medium.  
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nuclear scan, renal   Test used to evaluate blood flow,structure, and function ot the kidneys after I.V. injection of a mildly radioactive substance.  
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ultrasound   Test using high-frequency sound waves and displays the reflected "echoes" on a moniter.  
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scrotal ultrasound   Use of ultrasound to assess patency of the vas deferens and other structers.  
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dialysis   Passage of a solution through a membrane.  
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hemodialysis   Removal of a toxic substance from the blood by shunting blood from the body through a semipermeable membrane tube.  
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peritoneal dialysis   Removal of toxic substance from the body by perfusing the peritoneal cavity with warm sterile solution.  
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lithotripsy   Crushing a stone by use of surgical incision.  
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ESWL extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy   Use of shockwave an a noninvasive method to break up stones.  
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circumcision   Removal of all or part of the foreskin, or prepuce of the penis.  
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PCNL percutaneous nephrolithotomy   Removal of a stone from the kidney through a very small incision in the skin.  
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nephropexy   Fixation of a floating or mobile kidney.  
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orchidectomy   Removal of one or both testes.  
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resection of the prostate   Partial excision of the prostate gland.  
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transurethral resection of the prostate   Procedure to remove prostatic tissue by cauterization or cryosurgery.  
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vasectomy   Excision of all or a segment of the vas deferene.  
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potassium supplements   Treat or prevent hypokalemia.  
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androgens   Increase testosterone levels.  
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anti-impotence agents   Treat ED by promoting increased blood flow.  
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AGN   acute glomerulonephritis  
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ARF   acute renal failure  
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ATN   acute tubular necrosis  
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BNO   bladder neck obstruction  
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BPH   benign prostatic hypertrophy  
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BUN   blood urea nitrogen  
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C&S   culture and sensitivity  
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cath   catheter  
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cysto   cystoscopy  
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DRE   digital rectal exam  
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ED   erectile dysfunction  
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ESRD   end-stage renal disease  
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ESWL   extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy  
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EU   excretory urography  
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GU   genitourinary  
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HD   hemodialysis  
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IVP   intravenous pyelography  
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IVU   intravenous urography  
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K   potassium  
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KUB   kidney ureter bladder  
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Na   sodium  
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PCNL   percutaneous nephrolithotomy  
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pH   symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity  
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PSA   prostate-specific antigen  
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RP   retrograde pyelography  
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sp.gr.   specific gravity  
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TSE   testicular self-examination  
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TURP   transurethral resection of the prostate  
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UA   urinalysis  
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VCUG   voiding cystourethrography  
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