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Clinical Terms Ch 26
Clinical Terms Exam 4 for Urinary System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |