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Week 7 Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cystitis | Bladder inflammation usually occurring as a result of a urinary tract infection |
| cystoscopy | Examination of the bladder with a cystoscope, usually to evaluate the bladder for a source of bleeding or tumor |
| dysuria | Painful of difficult urination, symptomatic of numerous conditions |
| incontinence | Loss of self-control, especially of urine, feces, or semen |
| nephritis | Inflammation of the kidneys |
| nephrologist | Study of the kidneys |
| nephrosclerosis | Hardening of the connective tissues of the kidneys |
| nephrostomy | The formation of an artificial fistula into the renal pelvis |
| suprapubic | Located above the pubic arch |
| ureterostenosis | Stricture/narrowing of the ureter |
| ureterostomy | The formation of a permanent fistula opening into the urethra by perineal section and the fixation of the membranous urethra in the peritoneum |
| p | After |
| pc | After meals |
| per | by |
| PERRL | Pupils equal, round, reactive to light |
| PERRLA | Pupils equal, round, reactive to light with accommodation |
| pm | After noon |
| PMH | Previous medical history |
| PND | Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| po | By mouth |
| POD | Postoperative day |
| Post op | Postoperative |
| PP | Postpartum |
| prep | Prepared for |
| prn | As needed |
| Pt | Patient |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| q | Every |
| qd | Every day |
| qh | Every hour |
| qid | Four times a day |
| qod | Every other day |
| qs | Sufficient quantity |