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Urinary System Medical Terminology
Chapter 11 Medical Terminology
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09/11/2011

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Oliguria
Definition
Decreased urination or diminished urine production
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Dysuria
Definition
Painful or difficult urination
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Nephritis
Definition
Inflammation of the kidney
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Nephroma
Definition
Kidney tumor
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IVP
Definition
Intravenous pyelogram
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Ureterolithiasis
Definition
Presence of stones in the ureter
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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Cystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
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Nephrectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of a kidney
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Pyuria
Definition
Presence of pus in the urine
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Uremia
Definition
Presence of urea and other waste products in the blood
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Hematuria
Definition
Presence of blood in the urine or urinary excretion of blood
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Cystoscopy
Definition
Visual examination of the interior of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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Cystectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the bladder
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IVP
Definition
Intravenous pyelogram
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BUN
Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen
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KUB
Definition
Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder
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Lithotripsy
Definition
Intentional crushing of stones for the purpose of removal
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Cystometrography
Definition
Process of measuring and recording bladder pressure during filling and voiding
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