MOA 120 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
FSH | Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
ADH | Antidiuretic Hormone |
GTT | Glucose Tolerance Test- Used to check fluctuations in blood sugar |
RIA | Radioimmunoassay |
SIADH | Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH |
HRT | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen, Test that determines the level of urea in the blood |
ESRD | End Stage Renal Disease |
UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
VCU(G) | Voiding Cystourethrography, X-ray that examines the flow of urine through the system |
ESWL | Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, Breaking of urinary stones using shock waves |
KUB | Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder, X-ray of 3 parts of the urinary tract |
Acromegaly | abnormally enlargement of the extremities and face |
Hypothyroidism | caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion |
Hyperthyroidism | thyroid gland becoming overactive |
Cushing Syndrome | caused by an over secretion of the adrenal gland |
Glucogenesis | production of glucose |
Hypoglycemia | low blood sugar levels |
Polyuria | excessive urination |
Polydipsia | excessive and constant thirst |
Virilism | a virus |
Insulin Shock | condition consists of tremors, tachycardia, hunger, dizziness, and cool moist skin |
Kidneys | urinary system structure that removes waste from blood |
Ureters | tubes that transport urine from kidneys to bladder |
Bladder | stores urine |
Urethra | tubular structure that transports urine through meatus |
Meatus | external opening of canal to the outside of body |
Creatinine/Nitrogen | nitrogenous waste material |
Urinalysis | examination of urine |
Bilirubin | indicates liver disease |
Cystitis | inflammation of bladder |
Dialysis | procedure of artificial maintenance of kidney function |
Anuria | no urine output |
Hematuria | blood in the urine |
Nephrectomy | removal of kidney |
Ureterectomy | removal of uterer |
Dysuria | painful urination |
Nephrolithiasis | kidney stones |
Incontinence | involuntary discharge of urine or feces |
Urologist | health specialist treating diseases of the lower urinary tract |
Cystoscopy | viewing of the interior bladder |
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