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URINARY TERMS
Question | Answer |
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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 |