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Clinical Terms Ch 26
Clinical Terms Exam 4 for Urinary System
Question | Answer |
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cystitis | Inflammation of the URINARY Bladder Lining, usually from infection |
dysuria | Painful Urination |
hemodialysis | a technique where artificial membrane is used to regulate the composition of the blood and remove waste products |
calculi | "Kidney Stones" formed from calcium deposits, magnesium salts, or crystals of uric acid |
incontinence | an inability to voluntarily control urination |
nephrolithiasis | the presence of Kidney Stones |
pyelogram | an image obtained by taking an x-ray of the Kidneys after a radiopaque compound has been administered |
urethritis | inflammation of the Urethral Wall |
urinary obstruction | blockage of the conducting system by a calculus or other factors |
urinary tract infection (UTI) | Urinary tract inflammation caused by bacteria or fungal infection |