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kinn's Chapter 40
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| albuminuria | The abnormal presence of a particular protein in the urine. |
| azotemia | The retention of excessive amounts of nitrogenous wastes in the blood. |
| casts | Fibrous or protein material molded to the shape of the part in which it has accumulated and thrown off into the urine in kidney disease. |
| copulation | Sexual intercourse. |
| creatinine | Nitrogenous waste from muscle metabolism that is excreted in urine. |
| erythropoietin | A substance released by the kidneys and liver that promotes red blood cell formation. |
| Kaposi's sarcoma | A malignant tumor of endothelial cells that begins as brown or purple papules on the feet and slowly spreads in the skin. |
| renin | An enzyme produced and stored in the glomerulus; it is released by a homeostatic response to raise the blood pressure when needed. |
| urgency | A sudden, compelling desire to urinate and the inability to control the release of urine. |
| wasting syndrome | Physical deterioration resulting in profound weight loss, fatigue, anorexia, and mental confusion. |