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Mod 1-9 (mixed) All terms & definitions_8

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medulla   inner region of an organ  
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medullary   pertaining to the medulla or an organ  
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micturition   urination; voiding  
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nephrolithiasis   abnormal condition of kidney stones  
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nephrolithotomy   incision of the kidney to remove a stone  
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nephron   functional unit of the kidney; consists of a glomerulus, renal tubule and collecting tubule  
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nephropathy   disease or abnormality of the kidney  
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nephroptosis   prolapse of a kidney; floating or wandering kidney  
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nephrosclerosis   hardening of arteries and arterioles in the kidney  
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nephrostomy   opening of kidney to the outside of the body  
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nephrotic syndrome   group of symptoms that occur due to loss of protein in the urine; symptoms include edema, hypoalbuminemia, proteinuria, & susceptibility to infection; also known as nephrosis  
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nitrogenous waste   substance containing nitrogen and excreted in urine; urea, creatinine & uric acid  
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nocturia   urinary frequency at night  
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oliguria   scanty urine  
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paranephric   pertaining to beside or near a kidney  
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peritoneal dialysis   separation of nitrogenous wastes from bloodstream by introducing fluid into the peritoneal cavity; wastes leave the bloodstream which is drained through an abdominal catheter  
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perivesical   pertaining to surrounding the urinary bladder  
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phenylketonuria   excess of phenylketones in the urine; diagnosed by a PKU test at birth  
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polycystic kidney disease   kidneys are filled with cysts that prevent normal kidney function  
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polydypsia   excessive thirst  
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polyuria   excessive urination  
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potassium   chemical element that forms salts with other minerals such as calcium and is vital for bodily processes; when dissolved in water, it is an electrolyte whose balance is regulated by the kidney  
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pyleogram   x-ray record of the kidney after injection of contrast material  
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pyelolithotomy   incision to remove a stone from the renal pelvis of the kidney  
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pyelonephritis   inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney; caused by bacterial infection  
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pyuria   pus in the urine; sign of urinary tract infection (UTI)  
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reabsorption   process in the kidney by which the renal tubules return materials necessary to the body back into the bloodstream  
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renal angiography   x-ray record of blood vessels of the kidney after injecting contrast material  
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renal angioplasty   surgical repair of blood vessels in the kidney; narrowed areas of renal arteries are dilated using an inflatable balloon attached to a catheter  
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renal artery   blood vessel that carries blood to the kidney  
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renal calculi   kidney stones  
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renal cell carcinoma   malignant tumor of the kidney in an adult  
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renal colic   severe pain resulting from stone in a ureter or in the kidney  
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renal failure   failure of the kidneys to produce and excrete urine  
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renal hypertension   high blood pressure resulting from kidney disease  
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renal ischemia   condition in which blood is held back from the kidney, often by blockage of renal arteries and arterioles  
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renal pelvis   central collecting chamber of the kidney  
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renal transplantation   surgical transfer of a kidney from a donor to a recipient  
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renal tubule   microscopic tube in the kidney where urine is formed after filtration  
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renal vein   blood vessel that carries blood away from the kidney and back toward the heart  
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renin   substance (enzyme) synthesized, stored, and secreted by the kidney to raise blood pressure; causes narrowing of blood vessels  
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retrograde pyleogram   x-ray record of kidney, ureters and urinary bladder after injection of contrast material through a urinary catheter into the ureters  
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secondary hypertension   high blood pressure caused by kidney disease or by other disorders  
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sodium   chemical element necessary for cellular functioning; as an electrolyte, its blood and urine levels are regulated by the kidney  
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stricture   narrowing of a tubular structure in the body  
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trigone   triangular area in the urinary bladder where the ureters enter and urethra exits  
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trigonitis   inflammation of the trigone of the urinary bladder  
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urea   major nitrogenous waste material in urine  
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uremia   excessive amount of urea and other nitrogenous wastes in the blood  
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ureter   tube leading from each kidney to the urinary bladder  
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uteroileostomy   new opening of the ureters to an isolated portion of the ileum that has been removed from its normal location and connected to the outside of the body; serves as passageway for urine to leave body when urinary bladder isn't functioning  
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ureterolithotomy   incision of a ureter for removal of a stone  
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ureteroneocystostomy   surgical transplantation of a ureter to a new site in the urinary bladder; occurs with a kidney transplant  
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urethra   tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body  
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urethral stricture   narrowing of urethra  
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urethritis   inflammation of urethra  
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urethroplasty   surgical repair of the urethra  
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uric acid   nitrogenous waste formed when proteins are used in cells; excreted by the kidneys in urine  
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urinalysis   series of test to evaluate the composition of urine; includes tests to determine color, appearance, sugar, bacteria and protein in blood  
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urinary bladder   hollow container with muscular walls that holds and store urine until it is discharged from the body  
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urinary catherization   passage of a catheter into the urinary bladder for temporary or permanent drainage of urine  
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urinary incontinence   involuntary passage of urine  
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urinary retention   inability to pass urine, which is held back in the urinary bladder  
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urination   process of expelling urine; micturition; voiding  
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vesicoureteral reflux   backflow of urine from the urinary bladder to the ureters  
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voiding   urination  
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voiding cystourethrogram   x-ray record of urinary bladder and urethra taken while a patient is urinating and after contract material is injected retrograde through the urethra  
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Wilms tumor   malignant neoplasm of kidney that occurs in childhood  
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interstitial cystitis   chronic inflammation of the bladder wall; not caused by bacterial infection and not responsive to conventional antibiotic therapy  
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vasopressin   a peptide hormone; has 3 effects which contributes to increased urine concentration, & decreased urine excretion; causes the kidneys to conserve water, concentrating the urine, and reducing urine volume  
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Bright's disease (nephrotic syndrome)   inflammation of the kidney glomerulus; exposure to toxins, or other conditions chronic health conditions; generalized edema & rapid weight gain are characteristic features.  
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abortion   premature ending of pregnancy before embryo or fetus is able to exist on its own  
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abruptio plancentae   premature detachment of the placenta from its place in the uterine wall  
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adnexa uteri   accessory part of the uterus; fallopian tubes or ovaries  
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amenorrhea   absence of menstrual flow  
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amniocentesis   surgical puncture with a needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac  
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amnion   innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus  
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amniotic fluid   fluid contained within the amniotic sac surrounding fetus  
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anovulatory   not accompanied by ovulation  
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Apgar score   system of scoring an infant’s physical condition at 1 and 5 minutes after birth  
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areola   dark, pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple  
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aspiration   withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction  
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Bartholin glands   2 small mucus-secreting glands near the opening of the vagina to the outside of the body  
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bilateral oophorectomy   excision or removal of both ovaries  
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carcinoma in situ   cancerous tumor that is localized & has not spread either to nearby tissue or through the lymphatic system  
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carcinoma of the breast   malignant tumor of breast tissue; breast cancer  
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carcinoma of the cervix   malignant cells within the cervix  
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carcinoma of the endometrium   malignant tumor of the uterus  
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