Urinary Sys Terms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
anuria | absence of urine due to failure of kidney function or to an obstruction in a urinary pathway |
bacteriuria | bacteria in urine |
cystectomy | surgical removal of the urinary bladder |
cystitis | inflammation of the urinary bladder |
cystoscope | instrument used to visually examine the interior of the urinary bladder |
cystotomy | incision of the urinary bladder wall |
diuresis | increased urine excretion |
diuretic | substance that increases urine production |
dysuria | painful or difficult urination |
hematuria | blood in urine |
incontinence | inability to control urination or defecation reflexes |
nephrectomy | surgical removal of a kidney |
nephrolithiasis | kidney stones |
nephroptosis | movable or displaced kidney |
oliguria | scanty urine output |
polyuria | excess urine output |
pyelolithotomy | removal of a stone from the renal pelvis |
pyelonephritis | inflammation of the renal pelvis |
pyelotomy | incision into the renal pelvis |
pyuria | pus (white blood cells) in urine |
uremia | accumulation in blood of substances ordinarily excreted in urine |
ureteritis | inflammation of the ureter |
urethritis | inflammation of the urethra |
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