click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Chapter 9
Urinary System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kidneys | produces urine and helps regulate body fluids |
| Ureters | transports urine to the bladder |
| Urinary bladder | provide as a storage for urine |
| Urethra | carry urine to the outside of the body |
| Cyst/o | bladder |
| Glomerul/o | glomerulus |
| Meat/o | meatus; opening |
| Nephr/o | kidney |
| ren/o | kidney |
| Noct/ | night |
| Ur/o | urine |
| ectasia | dilation |
| uria | condition of urine |
| Homeostasis | keeping things the same |
| Retroperitoneal | behind the peritoneum |
| Membrane that lines the urinary system | mucous membranes |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| C & S | culture & sensitivity |