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Chapter 39- Vocab
Dr Madhu
Question | Answer |
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albuminuria | Protein in the urine |
cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
retroperitoneal | behind the peritoneum (where the kidneys are) |
Nephron | Functional unit of the kidney |
urethralgia | pain in the urethra |
nephroptosis | prolapse of kidney |
cystocele | hernia of the bladder |
pyelonephritis | inflammation (infection) of the renal pelvis |
nephrolithiasis | conditon of kidney stones |
anuria | no urine being produced |
oliguria | Scanty or small amount of urination |
hemoglobinuria | blood in the urine |
paraspadias | congenital male abnormality with urethral opening is on one side of the penis |
nephropathy | disease of the kidneys |
urinary meatus | external opening of the urethra |
KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder (X-ray) |
IVP | Intravenous Pyelogram |
BUN | Blodd, urea, nitrogen |
UTI | Urinary tract infection |
UA | Urine analysis |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
QNS | Quantity Not Sufficient |
PH | Degree of acidity or alkalinity |
VCUG | voiding cystourethrogram |
PSA | prostate specific antigen |