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Miller Motte Technical College Chapter 13, Urinary System

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albumin/o   protein  
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bacteri/o   bacteria  
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cyst/o, vesic/o   bladder or sac  
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dips/o   thirst  
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glomerul/o   glomerulus (small ball)  
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gluc/o, glucos/o, glyc/o   glucose (sugar)  
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ket/o, keton/o   ketone bodies  
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lith/o   stone  
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meat/o   meatus (opening)  
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nephr/o, ren/o   kidney  
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pyel/o   renal pelvis (basin)  
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py/o   pus  
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ureter/o   ureter  
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urethr/o   urethra  
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ur/o, urin/o   urine  
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kidneys   two structures located on each side of the lumbar region that filter blood and secrete impurities, forming urine  
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nephron   microscopic functional units of the kidney, comprised of kidney cells and capillaries, each of which is capable of forming urine  
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urinary bladder   sac that holds the urine  
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urethra   single canal that carries urine to the outside of the body  
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urethral meatus   opening in the urethra to the outside of the body  
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urine   fluid produced by the kidneys, containing water and waste products  
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urea   waste product formed in the liver, filtered out of the blood by the kidneys, and excreted in urine  
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creatinine   waste product of muscle metabolism, filtered out of the blood by the kidneys, and excreted in urine  
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anuria   absence of urine formation  
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dysuria   painful urination  
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enuresis   involuntary discharge of urine, usually referring to a lack of bladder control  
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nocturnal enuresis   bed  
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glucosuria,glycosuria   glucose (sugar) in the urine  
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hematuria   presence of blood in the urine  
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incontinence   involuntary discharge of urine or feces  
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stress urinary incontinence (SUI)   involuntary discharge of urine with coughing, sneezing, and/or strained exercise  
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nocturia   urination at night  
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oliguria   scanty production of urine  
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polyuria   condition of excessive urination  
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pyuria   presence of white cells in the urine, usually indicating infection  
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urinary retention   retention of urine resulting from an inability to void (urinate) naturally because of spasm or obstruction  
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nephritis   inflammation of the kidney  
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nephrolithiasis   presence of a renal stone or stones  
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cystitis   inflammation of the bladder  
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urethritis   inflammation of the urethra  
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urinary tract infection (UTI)   invasion of pathogenic organisms (commonly bacteria) in the urinary tract, especially the urethra and bladder; symptoms include dysuria, urinary frequency, and malaise  
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cystoscopy   examination of the bladder using a rigid or flexible cystoscope  
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intravenous pyelogram (IVP)   x-ray image of the urinary tract obtained after an iodine contrast medium has been injected into the bloodstream; the contrast passes through the kidney and may reveal an obstruction, evidence of trauma, etc.  
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kidneys, ureters, bladder (KUB)   abdominal x-ray image of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder; typically used as a scout film before obtaining an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)  
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urinalysis (UA)   physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine  
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specific gravity (SpGr)   measure of the concentration or dilution of urine  
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pH   measure of the acidity or alkalinity of urine  
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glucose   chemical test used to detect sugar in the urine; most often used to screen for diabetes  
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albumin (alb)   chemical test used to detect the presence of albumin in the urine  
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protein,ketones   chemical test used to detect the presence of ketone bodies in the urine; positive test indicates that fats are being used by the body instead of carbohydrates, which occurs during starvation or an uncontrolled diabetic state  
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urine culture and sensitivity (C&S)   isolation of a urine specimen in a culture medium to propagate the growth of microorganisms; organisms that grow in the culture are identified, as are drugs to which they are sensitive  
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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)   blood test to determine the level of urea in the blood; a high BUN indicates the inability of one or both kidneys to excrete urea  
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creatinine, serum   est to determine the level of creatinine in the blood; useful in assessing kidney function  
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nephrotomy   incision into the kidney  
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nephrolithotomy   incision into the kidney for the removal of stones  
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nephrectomy   excision of a kidney  
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stent placement   use of a device (stent) to hold open vessels or tubes (e.g., an obstructed ureter)  
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kidney dialysis   methods of filtering impurities from the blood, replacing the function of one or both kidneys lost in renal failure  
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hemodialysis   method of removing impurities by pumping the patient's blood through a dialyzer, the specialized filter of the artificial kidney machine (hemodialyzer)  
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peritoneal dialysis   method of removing impurities using the peritoneum as the filter; a catheter inserted in the peritoneal cavity delivers cleansing fluid (dialysate) that is washed in and out in cycles  
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urinary catheterization   methods of placing a tube into the bladder to drain or collect urine  
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straight catheter   a type of catheter that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to relieve urinary retention or to collect a sterile specimen of urine for testing; the catheter is removed immediately after the procedure  
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Foley catheter   indwelling catheter inserted through the urethra and into the bladder that includes a collection system allowing urine to be drained into a bag; the catheter can remain in place for an extended period  
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suprapubic catheter   indwelling catheter inserted directly in the bladder through an abdominal incision above the pubic bone that includes a collection system that allows urine to be drained into a bag; used in patients requiring long  
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diuretic   drug that increases the secretion of urine  
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