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12/08/2008

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Term
Anuria
Definition

Complete suppression (stoppage) of urine formation by the kidneys.

Term
Cystalgia
Definition
Pain in the urinary bladder.
Term
Cystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the bladder.
Term
Cystocele
Definition
Hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall.
Term
Cystolith
Definition
Stone in the urinary bladder.
Term
Cystorrhagia
Definition
Bleeding from the bladder.
Term
Diabetes insipidus
Definition
Inadequate secretion of antidiuretic hormone.
Term
Diabetes mellitus
Definition

Inadequate insulin secretion or failure of the pancreas to produce insulin.

Term
Diuresis
Definition
Increased excretion of urine.
Term
Dysuria
Definition
Painful or difficult urination.
Term
Enuresis
Definition
Bedwetting.
Term
Glomerulonephritis
Definition
Inflammation of the kidney involving the glomeruli.
Term
Hydronephrosis
Definition
Dilation (enlargement) of the kidney.
Term
Hydroureter
Definition

Distention of the ureter with urine, due to blockage from any cause.

Term
Incontinence
Definition
Inability to control the voiding of urine.
Term
Nephrectasis
Definition
Distention of the kidney.
Term
Nephritis
Definition
Inflammation of the kidney.
Term
Nephrolith
Definition
Kidney stone, also called a renal calculus.
Term
Nephrolithiasis
Definition
Presence of kidney stones in the kidney.
Term
Nephromalacia
Definition
Abnormal softening of the kidney.
Term
Nephroptosis
Definition
Floating kidney - prolapse of the kidney.
Term
Nephrosclerosis
Definition
Abnormal hardening of the kidney.
Term
Nocturia
Definition
Nighttime urination.
Term
Oliguria
Definition

Scanty urination.

Term
Polyuria
Definition
Frequent urination.
Term
Pyelitis
Definition
Inflammation of the renal pelvis.
Term
Pyelonephritis
Definition
Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney.
Term
Renal calculi
Definition

Kidney stone.

Term
Renal Cell Ca.
Definition
Cancerous tumor of the kidney in adulthood.
Term
Tenesmus
Definition
Ineffective straining at stool and/or urination.
Term
Uremia
Definition

Toxic condition involving excessive urea and waste products in the bloodstream.

Term
Ureterectasis
Definition
Distention of a ureter.
Term
Ureterolith
Definition
Stone lodged in a ureter.
Term
Urethralgia
Definition
Pain in the urethra.
Term
Urethritis
Definition
Inflammation of the urethra.
Term
Urethrostenosis
Definition
Narrowing or stricture of the urethra.
Term
Urinary retention
Definition
Inability to void or empty the bladder.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
Vesicovaginal
Fistula (fissure)
Definition
Abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.
Term
Wilms' tumor
Definition

Malignant tumor of the kidney occurring in childhood.

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