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MOA 120
MT Week 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| FSH | Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
| ADH | Antidiuretic Hormone |
| GTT | Glucose Tolerance Test- Used to check fluctuations in blood sugar |
| RIA | Radioimmunoassay |
| SIADH | Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH |
| HRT | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen, Test that determines the level of urea in the blood |
| ESRD | End Stage Renal Disease |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| VCU(G) | Voiding Cystourethrography, X-ray that examines the flow of urine through the system |
| ESWL | Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, Breaking of urinary stones using shock waves |
| KUB | Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder, X-ray of 3 parts of the urinary tract |
| Acromegaly | abnormally enlargement of the extremities and face |
| Hypothyroidism | caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion |
| Hyperthyroidism | thyroid gland becoming overactive |
| Cushing Syndrome | caused by an over secretion of the adrenal gland |
| Glucogenesis | production of glucose |
| Hypoglycemia | low blood sugar levels |
| Polyuria | excessive urination |
| Polydipsia | excessive and constant thirst |
| Virilism | a virus |
| Insulin Shock | condition consists of tremors, tachycardia, hunger, dizziness, and cool moist skin |
| Kidneys | urinary system structure that removes waste from blood |
| Ureters | tubes that transport urine from kidneys to bladder |
| Bladder | stores urine |
| Urethra | tubular structure that transports urine through meatus |
| Meatus | external opening of canal to the outside of body |
| Creatinine/Nitrogen | nitrogenous waste material |
| Urinalysis | examination of urine |
| Bilirubin | indicates liver disease |
| Cystitis | inflammation of bladder |
| Dialysis | procedure of artificial maintenance of kidney function |
| Anuria | no urine output |
| Hematuria | blood in the urine |
| Nephrectomy | removal of kidney |
| Ureterectomy | removal of uterer |
| Dysuria | painful urination |
| Nephrolithiasis | kidney stones |
| Incontinence | involuntary discharge of urine or feces |
| Urologist | health specialist treating diseases of the lower urinary tract |
| Cystoscopy | viewing of the interior bladder |