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Cystoscopy Process of examining the bladder
Nephroscopy Procedure for examining a kidney
Meatoscopy Process for examining the opening of the uretha
Resextoscope Instrument for examining and cutting
Ureteroscopy Process for examining the ureter
Nephroptosis Downward displacement of a kidney
Diuresis Excessive urination
Glomerulonephritis Inflammation of the kidneys involving primarily the golmeruli
Hydronephrosis Kidney condition caused by the obstruction of urine flow
Glomerulosclerosis Hardening of the golmeruli
Cystourerteritis Inflammation of the bladder and ureter
Cystourethrocele Hernia of the bladder and urethra
Tesricular Torsion When the testicles are twisted in place
Diuretic The agent that causes urination
Lithotripsy The breakdown of a stone
Cystectomy Surgical removal of the bladder
Cystostomy Creatioin of an opening in the bladder
ESWL Breakdown of kidney stones using sound waves generated outside the body
Cystolithectomy Surgical removal of a stone in the bladder
BUN Blood urea nitrogen
Bx Biopsy
Cath Catheter
HD Hemodialysis
KUB Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder
UA Urinalysis
RP Retrograde Pyelogram
Heminephrectomy The surgical removal of half of a kidney
Lithectomy Surrgical removal of a stone
Lithocystotomy Incision into the bladder to remove a stone
Lithonephrotomy Incision into a kidney to remove a stone
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