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diseases, key terms, or procedures

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also known as anuresis is the complete supression of urine formation by the kidneys.   aunria  
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also known as uremic poisoning, is a toxic condition caused by excessive amount of urea and other waste products in the bloodstrem   uremia  
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progressive disease that may be caused by a variety of conditions   chornic renal failure (CRF)  
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abnormally high concentrations of protein [albumin] in the urine   hyperproteinuria  
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abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood   hypoproteinemia  
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abnormally large amount of lipids in the blood   hyperlipidemia  
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is the distention of the ureter with urine that can not flow because the ureter is blocked   hydroureter  
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an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone   renal colic  
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an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina   vesicovaginal fissure  
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(in the male) a congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located on the dorsal of the penis   epispadias  
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(in the male) a congenital abnormality in whihc the urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis.   hypospadias  
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a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethral opening is on one side of the penis   paraspadias  
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the increased excretion of urine   diuresis  
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difficult or painful urination   dysuria  
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involuntary discharge of urine   enuresis  
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excessive urination during the night   nocturia  
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scanty urination   oliguria  
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excessive urination   polyuria  
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the inability to void or empty the bladder   urinary retention  
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inability to control excretory functions   incontinence  
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urination occurs involuntary as soon as as an urgent desire to urinate is felt. This urge may be triggered by a physical movement rather than by a full bladder   urge incontinence  
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also known as cysto is the visual examination of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope   cystoscopy  
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radiographic(x-ray) study of the kidneys and ureters in which iodine is injected into a vein as a contrast medium to define these structures more clearly   intravenous pyelogram (IVP)  
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the absence of urine formation by the kidneys   anuria  
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also known as uremic poisoning, is a toxic condition caused by excessive amount of urea and other waste products in the bloodstrem   uremia  
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progressive disease that may be caused by a variety of conditions   chornic renal failure (CRF)  
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abnormally high concentrations of protein [albumin] in the urine   hyperproteinuria  
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abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood   hypoproteinemia  
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abnormally large amount of lipids in the blood   hyperlipidemia  
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is the distention of the ureter with urine that can not flow because the ureter is blocked   hydroureter  
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an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone   renal colic  
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an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina   vesicovaginal fissure  
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(in the male) a congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located on the upper surface of the penis. (in the female) it located in the clitoris   epispadias  
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(in the male) a congenital abnormality in whihc the urethral opening is on the under surface of the penis.( in the female) it is into the vagina   hypospadias  
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a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethral opening is on one side of the penis   paraspadias  
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the increased excretion of urine   diuresis  
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difficult or painful urination   dysuria  
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involuntary discharge of urine   enuresis  
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excessive urination during the night   nocturia  
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scanty urination   oliguria  
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excessive urination   polyuria  
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the inability to void or empty the bladder   urinary retention  
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inability to control excretory functions   incontinence  
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urination occurs involuntary as soon as as an urgent desire to urinate is felt. This urge may be triggered by a physical movement rather than by a full bladder   urge incontinence  
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also known as cysto is the visual examination of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope   cystoscopy  
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radiographic(x-ray) study of the kidneys and ureters in which iodine is injected into a vein as a contrast medium to define these structures more clearly   intravenous pyelogram (IVP)  
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(kidneys, ureters, bladder) is a radiographic study of these structures without the use of a contrast medium. this study is also referred as a flat-plate of the abdomen   KUB  
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the radiographic visualization of the urinary tract with the use of a contrast medium. the resulting record is called a urogram   intravenious urography  
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named beceause it traces the action of the kidney as it processes and excretes dye injected into the bloodstream   excretory urography  
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a radiograph of the urinary system taken after dye has been placed in the urethra through a sterile catheter and caused to flow upward (backward) through the urinary tract   retrograde urography  
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a radiographic examination of the bladder after instillation of a contrast medium via a urethral catheter   cystography  
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may be performed after cystography. in this diagnostic procedure, a fluoroscope is used to examine the flow of the urine from the bladder and through the urethra.   voiding cystourethrography (VCUG)  
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the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements   urinalysis  
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medications administered to increase urine secretion to rid the body of excess sodium and water   diuretics  
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a procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function   dialysis  
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filters waste products from the patients blood. a shunt implanted in the patients arm is connected to the artifical kidney machine, and arterial blood flows through the filters.   hemodialysis (HD)  
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the lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood.   peritoneal dialysis  
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provides ongoing dialysis. a dialysate solution is instilled from a plastic container worn under the patients clothing. every 6 to 8 hours the used solution is drained back into this bag and the bag is discarded. a new bag is attached, and the process co   continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)  
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uses a machine to cycle the dialysate fluid during the night while the patient sleeps   continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD)  
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rrhea   KUB  
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the radiographic visualization of the urinary tract with the use of a contrast medium. the resulting record is called a urogram   intravenious urography  
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named beceause it traces the action of the kidney as it processes and excretes dye injected into the bloodstream   excretory urography  
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a radiograph of the urinary system taken after dye has been placed in the urethra through a sterile catheter and caused to flow upward (backward) through the urinary tract   retrograde urography  
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a radiographic examination of the bladder after instillation of a contrast medium via a urethral catheter   cystography  
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may be performed after cystography. in this diagnostic procedure, a fluoroscope is used to examine the flow of the urine from the bladder and through the urethra.   voiding cystourethrography (VCUG)  
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the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements   urinalysis  
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medications administered to increase urine secretion to rid the body of excess sodium and water   diuretics  
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a procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function   dialysis  
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filters waste products from the patients blood. a shunt implanted in the patients arm is connected to the artifical kidney machine, and arterial blood flows through the filters.   hemodialysis (HD)  
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the lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood.   peritoneal dialysis  
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provides ongoing dialysis. a dialysate solution is instilled from a plastic container worn under the patients clothing. every 6 to 8 hours the used solution is drained back into this bag and the bag is discarded. a new bag is attached, and the process co   continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)  
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uses a machine to cycle the dialysate fluid during the night while the patient sleeps   continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD)  
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sudden onset and is characterized by uremia. This condition includes a sudden drop in blood volume or BP due to injury or surgery   Acute renal failure  
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a condition in which hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia cause acute renal failure and possibly death. Result of an Escherichia coli (E.coli) infection in young children and the elderly.   Hemolytic uremic syndrome  
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a sondition in which very high levels of protein are lost in the urine and abnormally low levels of protein are present in the blood   Nephrotic syndrom  
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any degenerative kidney disease causing nephrotic syndrome WITHOUT inflammation   Nephrosis  
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the distention of the pelvis of the kidney. Distention - enlarges or stretched   Nephrectasis  
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Bright's disease. inflammation of the glomeruli that vause RBC and protein to leak into the urine   Glomerulonephritis  
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Floating Kidney. the prolapse of a kidney. Prolapse - slipping or falling out of place   Nephroptosis  
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suppuration of the kidney   Pyonephrosis / Nephropyosis  
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dilation (swelling) of one or both kidneys   Hydronephrosis  
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distention of the ureter with urine that cannot flow because the ureter is blocked   Hydroureter  
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distention of a ureter   Ureterectasis  
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discharge of blood from the ureter   Ureterorrhagia  
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Fallen bladder   Cystocele  
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Chronic inflammation within the walls of the bladder.   Interstitial cystitis. Interstitial - spaces within a tissue or organ  
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the INABILITY to control the voiding of urine   Incontinence  
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bleeding form the urethra   Urethrorrhagia  
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abnormal discharge from the urethra   urethrorrhea  
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rrhagia   bleeding  
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general increase in bulk of a body part or organ that is not due to tumor formation   Hypertrophy  
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the condition of having symptoms resulting from compression or obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hypertrophy   Prostatism  
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abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland   Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy  
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Inflammation of the prostate gland   Prostatitis  
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Difficulty in starting a urination (or voiding or micturition)   Urinary Hesitancy  
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Inability to empty the bladder   Urinary Retention  
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Urge incontinence   Overactive bladder  
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a handheld ultrasound transducer to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder after urination   Bladder ultrasound  
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to screen for prostate enlargement, infection, and indications of prostate cancer   Digital Rectal Examination  
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a proceduer to remove waste products fro the blood of a patient whose kindey no function   Dialysis  
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