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The Urinary System

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homeostasis   show
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urea   show
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retroperitoneally   show
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show Is the outer layer of the kidney.  
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medulla   show
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nephrons   show
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glomerulus   show
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urochrome   show
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show Are narrow tubes, each about 10 to 12 inches long. Each carries urine from a kidney to the urinary bladder.  
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urinary bladder   show
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urethra   show
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show Total of two, one located at either end of the urethra, control the flow of urine from the bladder into the urethra and out of the urethra through the urethral meatus.  
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urethral meatus   show
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show Is approximately 1.5 inches long. In the female, the urethra conveys only urine.  
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show Is approximately eight inches long, and the urethral meatus is located a the tip of the penis. In the male, the urethra conveys both urine and semen.  
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urination   show
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show Specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys.  
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urologist   show
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renal failure   show
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show Also known as ANURESIS, is the complete suppression(stopping) of urine formation by the kidneys.  
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show Also known as UREMIC POISONING, is a toxic condition caused by excessive amount of urea and other waste products in the bloodstream.  
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acute renal failure(ARF)   show
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show Is progressive disease that may be caused by a variety of conditions. When kidney function is insufficient, dialysis or transplantation is required.  
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end-stage renal disease(ESRD)   show
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nephrotic syndrome   show
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show Excessive fluid in the body tissue.  
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show Abnormally high concentrations of protein[albumin] in the urine.  
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hypoproteinemia   show
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show Abnormally large amount of lipids in the blood.  
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nephrosis/nephropathy   show
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diabetic nephropathy   show
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show Is an inflammation of the kidney involving primarily the glomeruli.  
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hydronephrosis   show
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nephrectasis   show
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show Is an inflammation of the kidney.  
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show Also known as a FLOATING KIDNEY, is the downward displacement of the kidney.  
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nephropyosis   show
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pyelitis   show
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pyelonephritis   show
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renal colic   show
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stone   show
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nephrolithiasis   show
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show Is the distention(stretching out) of the ureter with urine that cannot flow because the ureter is blocked.  
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show Is the distention of a ureter.  
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show Is the discharge of blood from the ureter.  
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ureterostenosis   show
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show Is an abnormal band of tissue narrowing a body passage.  
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cystalgia/cystodynia   show
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cystitis   show
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interstitial cystitis   show
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show Is a hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall.  
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cystorrhagia   show
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urinary tract infections(UTI)   show
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show Is an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.  
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show Blockage of the urethra can cause urine to back up into the ureters.  
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epispadias   show
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show Is a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethral opening in on one side of the penis.  
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show Is the increased excretion of urine.  
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show Is difficult or painful urination.  
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show Is the involuntary discharge of urine.  
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show Also known as BED-WETTING, occurs during sleep.  
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nocturia   show
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oliguria   show
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polyuria   show
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urinary retention   show
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incontinence   show
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urinary incontinence   show
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urge incontinence   show
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show Is the insertion of a sterile catheter through the urethra and into the urinary bladder.  
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cystoscopy   show
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cystoscope   show
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intravenous pyelogram   show
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show Is a radiographic study of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder structures without the use of a contrast medium. Also referred to as a FLAT-PLATE OF THE ABDOMEN.  
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intravenous urography   show
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show The resulting record.  
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excretory urography   show
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retrograde urography   show
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show Is a radiographic examination of the bladder ater instillation of a contrast medium via a urthral catheter.  
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voiding cystourethrography   show
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show Is the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements.  
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show Medications administered to increase urine secretion to rid the gody of excess sodium and water.  
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dialysis   show
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show Filters waste products from the patients blood.  
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show A solution made up of water and electrolytes, which removes excess fluids and waste from the blood.  
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show The lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter ot remove waste from the blood.  
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show Provides ongoing dialysis as the patient goes about his daily activities. In this procedure, a dialysate solution is instilled from a plastic container worn under the paitent's clothing.  
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continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis(CCPD)   show
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renal transplantation   show
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show Is the freeing of a kidney from adhesions.  
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adhesion   show
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show Is the surgical fixation of a floating kidney.  
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show Is the establishment of an opening between the pelvis of the kidney through it cortex to the exterior of the body.  
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pyeloplasty   show
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show Is a surgical incision into the renal pelvis.  
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lithotrispy   show
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show Is the surgical removal of a kidney ston through an incision in the kidney.  
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ureterectomy   show
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show Is the surgical repair of a ureter.  
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ureterorrhaphy   show
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show Is the surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder.  
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show Is the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall.  
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cystorrhaphy   show
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lithotomy   show
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suprapubic catheter   show
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show Means something that remains inside the body for a prolonged time.  
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show Is an incision of the urinary meatus to enlarge the opening.  
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show Is the surgical fixation of the urethra usually for the correction of urinary stress incontinence.  
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show Is the surgical repair of the urethra.  
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show Is the surgical creation of a permanent opening between the urethra and the skin.  
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show Is a surgical incision into the urethra for relief of a stricture.  
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