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MEDTR110 Final
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
05/06/2024

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Term
Kidney
Definition
One of the 2 bean-shaped organs behind the abdominal cavity
Term
Urinary Bladder
Definition
A temporary reservoir for urine
Term
Urethra
Definition
Is a tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
Term
Ureter
Definition
Carries urine in peristaltic waves from the kidney to the urinary bladder
Term
All of the following are functions of the Kidney
Definition
1) Balance water and electrolytes, 2) Remove nitrogenous wastes, 3) Release a hormone 
Term
Lith/o
Definition
Stone
Term
-uria
Definition
Urination; urine condition
Term
-tripsy
Definition
Crushing
Term
Ren/o
Definition
Kidney
Term
Vesic/o
Definition
Urinary bladder
Term
Erythropoietin
Definition
Hormone secreted by the kidney that stimulates the formation of red blood cells
Term
Renal Cortex
Definition
Outer section of the kidney
Term
Voiding
Definition
Urination or micturition
Term
Renal Medulla
Definition
Inner region of the kidney
Term
Urea
Definition
Nitrogenous waste
Term
Hematuria
Definition
Smokey-red color of urine caused by the presence of blood
Term
Cystocele
Definition
Hernia of the urinary bladder
Term
Glycosuria
Definition
Sugar in the urine
Term
Ureteroileostomy
Definition
New opening between the ureters and the ileum
Term
Calciferol
Definition
Active form of vitamin D secreted by the kidneys
Term
Nephrectomy
Definition
Excision/removal of the kidney
Term
Lithotripsy
Definition
Crushing stones
Term
Cystostomy
Definition
The surgical formation of an opening from the bladder to the outside of the body
Term
Cystectomy
Definition
The surgical removal of the bladder
Term
Cystoscopy
Definition
The visual examination of the urinary bladder via endoscope
Term
Ileum
Definition
3rd part of the small intestine
Term
Ilium
Definition
Largest part of the hip bone
Term
Cholecystectomy
Definition
Removal of the gallbladder
Term
Rect/o
Definition
Rectum
Term
Hepat/o
Definition
Liver
Term
Chol/e
Definition
Gall, bile
Term
Enter/o
Definition
Small intestine
Term
Cheil/o
Definition
Lip
Term
Stomatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the mouth
Term
Pancreatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the pancreas
Term
Peritonitis
Definition
Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the abdomen
Term
Colitis
Definition
Inflammation of the large intestine
Term
Appendicitis
Definition
Inflammation of the appendix
Term
Gluconeogenesis
Definition
Process of forming new sugars from proteins and fats
Term
Parenteral
Definition
Pertaining to administration of medicines and fluids other than by mouth
Term
Hyperglycemia
Definition
High level of sugar in the blood
Term
Anastomosis
Definition
New surgical connection between structures or organs
Term
Biliary
Definition
Pertaining to bile ducts
Term
Hemicolectomy
Definition
Removal of half the colon
Term
Mastication
Definition
Chewing
Term
Amino Acids are
Definition
The substance produced when proteins are digested
Term
Uvula
Definition
A soft tissue hanging down from the soft palate
Term
Submandibular
Definition
Under the jaw
Term
Emulsification
Definition
The breakdown of large fate globules
Term
Canine
Definition
A pointed dog-like tooth medial to premolars
Term
Endo-
Definition
Within
Term
A- and An-
Definition
Without
Term
Hypo-
Definition
Below or under
Term
Peri-
Definition
Surrounding
Term
Re-
Definition
Back, again
Term
Sub-
Definition
Under
Term
Syn-
Definition
With, together
Term
Auto-
Definition
Self
Term
Retro-
Definition
Behind
Term
Hyper-
Definition
Excessive
Term
Epi-
Definition
Above, upon
Term
Ex-
Definition
Out, outside
Term
Brady-
Definition
Slow
Term
Ab-
Definition
Away from
Term
Tachy-
Definition
Fast
Term
Bi-
Definition
Two
Term
Contra-
Definition
Against, opposite
Term
Dia-
Definition
Through, complete
Term
Dys-
Definition
Difficult, painful
Term
Mal-
Definition
Bad, Poor
Term
Ante-
Definition
Before
Term
Anti-
Definition
Against
Term
Post-
Definition
After
Term
Bradypnea
Definition
Slow breathing
Term
Contralateral
Definition
Opposite side
Term
Dialysis
Definition
Complete separation
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or painful breathing
Term
Syndactyly
Definition
Webbed fingers or toes
Term
Antibody
Definition
Protein made by white blood cells in response to the presence of foreign bodies
Term
Syndrome
Definition
A group of signs or symptoms that occur together
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