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URINARY TERMS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| urinalysis | examination of urine to determine presence of abnormal elements |
| interstitial | space between matter, connective tissue |
| nephrolithiasis | kidney stones |
| nephrotic syndrome | protein loss in the urine |
| polycystic kidney disease | multiple fluid-filled cysts in the kidney |
| pyelonephritis | inflammation of the renal pelvis and renal medulla |
| renal failure | failure of the kidney to function (filter and excrete wastes) |
| renal hypertension | HBP resulting from kidney disease |
| diabetes mellitus | inadequate secretion or utilization of insulin |
| KUB | xray exam of kidneys, ureters, and bladder |
| cystoscopy | visual exam of urinary bladder with endoscope |
| dialysis | separating waste material from the blood |
| lithotripsy | crushing of sontes in the urinary tract |