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Acidification The conversion to an acidic enviroment
Acidosis The increase of scid content of the blood resulting from the accumulation of acid or loss of bicarbonte; the PH of blood is lowered
Alkalosis The increase of alkalinity of the blood resulting from the accumulation of alkali or reduction of acid content; the PH of blood is raised
Blood Urea Nitrogen A test that measures the nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea
Congestive Heart Failure Accumulation of blood in the circulatory system caused by the inability of the heart to pump efficiently
Dialysis The passage of a solute through a semipermeable membrane to remove toxic materials and to maintain fluid, electrolyte, and PH levels of the body system when the kidneys no longer work
Diuretic An agent that increases urine output and diuresis
Dyspepsia Heartburn, indigestion, epigastric discomfort
Edema A local or generalized condition in which body tissues retain an excessive amount of tissue fluid
Electrolyte Charged elements called cations (which have positive charges) and anions (which have negative charges)
Excretion Elimination of waste products through stools and urine
Incontinence Loss of control over excretion of urine or feces
Micturition Urination
Nocturia Having to urinate excessively at night
Pyelonephritis Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis
Urea The main nitrogenous constituent of urine and final product of protein metabolism; formed in the liver
Urinary Tract Infection Infection of the kidney, bladder, prostate gland, or the urethra
Urolithiasis Kidney Stones
Diuresis Secretion and passage of large amounts of urine from the body
Hyperkalemia An excessive amount of potassium in the blood
Hypokalemia An abnormally low concentration of potassium in the blood
Urinary Rentention Inability to empty the bladder completley
Uremia The buildup in the body of urea and other nitrogenous compounds that normally would be excreted by healthy kidneys
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