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Urinary Sys Terms
A&P CH17 Urinary System Clinical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anuria | absence of urine due to failure of kidney function or to an obstruction in a urinary pathway |
| bacteriuria | bacteria in urine |
| cystectomy | surgical removal of the urinary bladder |
| cystitis | inflammation of the urinary bladder |
| cystoscope | instrument used to visually examine the interior of the urinary bladder |
| cystotomy | incision of the urinary bladder wall |
| diuresis | increased urine excretion |
| diuretic | substance that increases urine production |
| dysuria | painful or difficult urination |
| hematuria | blood in urine |
| incontinence | inability to control urination or defecation reflexes |
| nephrectomy | surgical removal of a kidney |
| nephrolithiasis | kidney stones |
| nephroptosis | movable or displaced kidney |
| oliguria | scanty urine output |
| polyuria | excess urine output |
| pyelolithotomy | removal of a stone from the renal pelvis |
| pyelonephritis | inflammation of the renal pelvis |
| pyelotomy | incision into the renal pelvis |
| pyuria | pus (white blood cells) in urine |
| uremia | accumulation in blood of substances ordinarily excreted in urine |
| ureteritis | inflammation of the ureter |
| urethritis | inflammation of the urethra |