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HCT Chapter 17
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Albuminuria | Excess protein in the urine |
| Anuria | Complete suppression of excretion by kidneys; absence of urine |
| Dialysis | Separating particles from a fluid by filtration through a semipermeable membrane |
| Diuresis | Increased excretion of urine |
| Dysuria | Painful or difficult urination |
| Glycosuria | Presence of sugar in urine |
| Hematuria | Presence of blood in urine |
| Micturition | Passage of urine; urination |
| Oliguria | Excretion of diminished amount of urine in relation to fluid intake |
| Polyuria | Passage of large amount of urine in given time |
| Pyuria | Pus in the urine |
| Urinalysis | Physical, chemical, or microscopic examination of urine |
| Urination | Discharge or passage of urine |
| Void | To empty, urinate, or defecate |