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MT Week 4

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Term
Definition
FSH   Follicle Stimulating Hormone  
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ADH   Antidiuretic Hormone  
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GTT   Glucose Tolerance Test- Used to check fluctuations in blood sugar  
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RIA   Radioimmunoassay  
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SIADH   Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH  
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HRT   Hormone Replacement Therapy  
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BUN   Blood Urea Nitrogen, Test that determines the level of urea in the blood  
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ESRD   End Stage Renal Disease  
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UTI   Urinary Tract Infection  
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VCU(G)   Voiding Cystourethrography, X-ray that examines the flow of urine through the system  
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ESWL   Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, Breaking of urinary stones using shock waves  
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KUB   Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder, X-ray of 3 parts of the urinary tract  
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Acromegaly   abnormally enlargement of the extremities and face  
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Hypothyroidism   caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion  
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Hyperthyroidism   thyroid gland becoming overactive  
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Cushing Syndrome   caused by an over secretion of the adrenal gland  
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Glucogenesis   production of glucose  
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Hypoglycemia   low blood sugar levels  
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Polyuria   excessive urination  
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Polydipsia   excessive and constant thirst  
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Virilism   a virus  
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Insulin Shock   condition consists of tremors, tachycardia, hunger, dizziness, and cool moist skin  
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Kidneys   urinary system structure that removes waste from blood  
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Ureters   tubes that transport urine from kidneys to bladder  
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Bladder   stores urine  
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Urethra   tubular structure that transports urine through meatus  
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Meatus   external opening of canal to the outside of body  
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Creatinine/Nitrogen   nitrogenous waste material  
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Urinalysis   examination of urine  
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Bilirubin   indicates liver disease  
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Cystitis   inflammation of bladder  
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Dialysis   procedure of artificial maintenance of kidney function  
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Anuria   no urine output  
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Hematuria   blood in the urine  
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Nephrectomy   removal of kidney  
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Ureterectomy   removal of uterer  
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Dysuria   painful urination  
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Nephrolithiasis   kidney stones  
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Incontinence   involuntary discharge of urine or feces  
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Urologist   health specialist treating diseases of the lower urinary tract  
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Cystoscopy   viewing of the interior bladder  
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