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Chapter 39- Vocab
Dr Madhu
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |