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Urinary System MT 2
Urinary System Medical Terminology Urinalysis Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sugar in the urine; a symptom of diabetes mellitus | glycosuria |
| Color of the urine is smoky red owing to presence of blood | hematuria |
| Urine is turbid (cloudy) owing to presence of WBCs and pus | pyuria |
| Abnormal particles are present in urine—cells, bacteria, casts | sediment |
| Urine test that reflects the acidity or alkalinity of urine | pH |
| Dark pigment accumulates in urine as a result of liver disease | bilirubinuria |
| High levels of acids and acetones accumulate in urine | ketonuria |
| Leaky glomeruli can produce this accumulation of albumin in urine | proteinuria |