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Chapter 9
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chronic Kidney Disease | The progressive loss of renal function over months or years |
| Cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder |
| Cystocele | (Prolapsed bladder) A hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall |
| Cystolith | A stone located with in the urinary bladder |
| Cystopexy | Surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall |
| Cystoscopy | Visual examination of the urinary bladder |
| Dialysis | Procedure to remove waste products, such as urea, creatinie, as well as excess water from the blood of some's kidneys don't function |
| Diuresis | The increased output of urine |
| End-Stage Renal Disease | Final stage of chronic kidney disease, this condition is fatal unless dialysis or kidney transplant |
| Enuresis | Involuntary discharge of urine |
| Hemodialysis | The process by which waste products are filtered directly from the patients blood |
| Hydronephrosis | Is the dilation/swelling of one or both kidneys |
| Hyperproteinuria | The presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine |
| Hypoproteinemia | The presence of abnormally high concentrations |
| Incontinence | Inability to control the excretion of urine, feces, or both |
| Nephrolithiasis | Describes the presence of stones in the kidney |
| Nephtopathy | Any disease of the kidney |
| Neurogenic Bladder | A urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associate with urination |
| Nocturia | Fequent and excessive urination during the night |
| Nocturnal Enuresis | Urinary incontinence during sleep |
| Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy | The surgical removal of a nephrolith through a small incision in the back |
| Polyuria | Excessive urination and is a common symptom of diabetes |
| Urethritis | Inflammation of the urethra |
| Urinary Catheterization | Procedure used to drain the bladder and collect urine, through a flexible tube called a catheter |
| Cystaligia | Pain in the bladder |
| Urinary Hesitancy | Difficulty starting a urinary stream |
| Urinalysis | Examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements |
| Neobladder | Replacement of the missing bladder created by using about 20 inch of small intestine |
| Na | Sodium |
| NKA | No known allergies |
| NKDA | No known drug allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OB | Obstetrics |
| OR | Operating room |
| oz | Ounce |
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