Flashcards in Chapter 11 Deck (42)
Loading flashcards...
1
ur/o-
urine
2
retro-
behind
3
peritone/o-
peritoneum
4
Retroperitoneal Space
small space behind the peritoneum of the abdominal cavity
5
ren/o-
kidney
6
2 combining forms meaning urinary bladder
vesic/o-. cyst/o-
7
Urethra
a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
8
Micturition
process of making urine
9
Glomerulonephritis
an acute infection with streptococcus bacteria or viruses
10
Hydronephrosis
enlargement of the kidney due to constant pressure from urine backed u[ by obstruction
11
Nephrolithiasis
kidney stone or calculus formation in the urinary system
12
Renal Colic
pain and spasm of urinary organns associated with passage of a kidney stone
13
Congenital
present at birth
14
inherited
genetic
15
Pyelonephritis
inflammation and infection of the pelvis of the kidnes caused by a bacterial infection of the bladder
16
Uremia
excessive amts of urea in the blood bc of renal failure
17
Urinary retention
inability to empty the bladder
18
hypospadias
the male urethral meatus is on the underside of the shaft of the penis, not at the tip
19
Anuria
absence of urine production by the kidney
20
Bacteriuria
presence of bactera in the urine
21
Dysuria
difficult or painful urination
22
Hematuria
blood in the urine
23
Hesitancy
inability to initiate a normal stream of urine
24
incontinence
inability to voluntarily retain urine in the bladder
25
Stress Incontinence
involv passing urine while sneezing, coughing, or laughing
26
Nocturia
increased frequency and urgency of urination during the night
27
Oliguria
decreased production of urine associated with kidney failure, although dehydration can cause temporary oliguria
28
Oliguria
decreased production of urine associated with kidney failure, although dehydration can cause temporary oliguria
29
Pyuria
white blood cells in the urine, indicating a urinary tract infection
30
