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Acute Tubular Necrosis

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epithelial cells that indicate shedding tubular cells

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Ampullary Cancer

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pancreatic neoplasm that arises from the ampulla of vater (hepatopancreatic ampulla)

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Anal Canal

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most terminal part of the lower GI tract/large intestine

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Anus

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opening to the body’s exterior leading from the anal canal

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Anuria

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absent urine production

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Appendicitis

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trapped fecal material in the appendix

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Appendix

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tube shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine

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Arteriovenous Fistula

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blood accessed by the surgical attachment of an artery to a vein

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Arteriovenous Shunt

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obtaining access to the blood supply, graft

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Auscultation

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listening with a stethoscope

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Bladder Training

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learning to hold urine for increasing intervals

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Bowel Obstruction

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due to space occupying lesion, which blocks the intestinal human, either partially or totally

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Bower Resection

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removal of the portion of the large intestine

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Burch Procedure

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bladder and urethra are returned to their normal position, promoting increase voluntary control of urine

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Casts

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structures consisting of a protein meshwork of entrapped cells formed in the distal tubules and collecting ducts

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Cecum

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pouch like structure the appendix attaches to

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Chyme

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semiliquid mixture of partially digested food formed in the small intestine

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Colon

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largest segment that is subdivided into the ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid portions

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Colostomy

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establishment of an artificial opening of the large intestine externally on the abdomen

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Constipation

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absence of bowel movement

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Costovertebral Angle

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flank area

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Countercurrent Exchanger

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additional capillaries, vasa recta, surround the loop of Henle deep within the medulla, have an important role in concentrating urine through exchange of water and solutes from filtrate flowing in the opposite direction of the blood

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Countercurrent Mechanism

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involves the countercurrent exchanger and countercurrent multiplier, and it is responsible for maintaining the vertical gradient in the interstitium

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Countercurrent Multiplier

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fluid moves down the loop of hence where it is progressively more concentrated

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Defecation
elimination of stool
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Defecation Reflex
movement of stool into the rectum stimulates the reflex to defecate
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Detrusor Muscle
smooth muscle the body of the bladder is composed of
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Diarrhea
loose, water stool at least 3 times a day
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Diverticula
more than one small sac or pouch
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Diverticular Disease
Diverticula develop in the lining of the large intestine; affects the large intestine, decreased mobility, obstruction, and impaired perfusion
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Diverticulitis
Fecal matter caught n sacs that may promote the development of inflammation
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Diverticulosis
presence of diverticula
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Diverticulum
small sac or pouch in weak parts of the digestive system
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Enteric Nervous System
intrinsic nervous system of the GI tract
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Enuresis
pediatric urinary incontinence
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Evacuation
elimination fo stool
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External Anal Sphincter
skeletal muscle that allows for voluntary release of urine
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
most common procedure for kidney stone removal
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Feces
fecal matter this is discharged
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Filtrate
blood entering the glomerular capillaries via the afferent arteriole is filtered with the resulting fluid
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Flatus
gas passed through the anus
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Frank
obviously present
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Frequency
needing the urinate many times during the day
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Function Fecal Incontinence
encopresis or soiling; condition of repetitive, voluntary, passage of stool in inappropriate places in children 4 years or older
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Functional Incontinence
characterized by normal bladder control coupled with an impaired ability to transport to toilet facilities
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Functional Nonretentive Fecal Incontinence
caused by nonorganic factors
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Functional Retentive Fecal Incontinence
caused by constipation
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Glomerular Filtration Rate
Rate of filtrate formation as blood passed through the glomerulus and used to measure how well the kidneys are functioning
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Glomerulus
capillary network in kidney
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Guaic Test
placing small amount of stool sample on a collection card and applying a chemical solution to see a color change indicating blood
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Haustra
pouches
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Hematuria
blood in the urine
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Hemodialysis
special filter through the process of diffusion, osmosis, and ultrafiltration to removed wastes that the kidneys no longer can remove on their own
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Hemrrhoids
swollen veins in your lower rectum
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Heparin
anticoagulant used during dialysis to prevent clot formation during a procedure
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Hydronephrosis
increased hydrostatic pressure extends up to the renal pelvis and tubules
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Hydroureter
accumulation of fluid in the urinary ureter
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Incontinence
involuntary urine leakage
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Internal Anal Sphincter
smooth muscle located at the distal extremity of the GI tract, involuntary
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Internal Urethral Sphincter
composed of a rind of circular smooth muscle; regulates urine flow from bladder to urethra
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Intestinal Flora
remaining fecal matter combines with intestinal mucus and resident bacteria
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Large Intestine
hollow organ beginning at the end of the ileum of the small intestine and terminating at the anus
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Macroscopic Analysis
visual assessment of color and clarity
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Macula Densa
epithelial cells adjacent to the distal tubule provide information about sodium content in the filtrate to the cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus, regulating aldosterone release via the RAAS
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Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz Procedure
bladder and urethra are returned to their normal positions, promoting increase voluntary control of urine
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Mass Movements
storn peristaltic contraction
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Meconium
first stool after birth that represents the digestion of amniotic fluid and is black, sticky, and odorless
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Meissner Plexus
located in the submucosa, transmits sensory impulses through stretch receptors
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Melena
black stool
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Microscopic Analysis
performed using a specifically prepared urine sample
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Micturition
release of urine from the bladder
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Myenteric Plexus
between the longitudinal and circular muscle layers that control gastrointestinal movement
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Nephron
functional unit of the kidney and is composed of the renal corpuscle
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Nephroscope
an endoscope inserted into the kidney through a small flank incision
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Nephrostomy Tube
drains urine and assist in healing after the procedure
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Nocturia
waking up in the night to urinate
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Occult
too small to be seen
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Oliguria
scanty urine production
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Overactive Bladder
urine leading that is accompanied by or immediately preceded by a strong urge to void
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Overflow Incontinence
incontinence may also result from urine volumes exceeding bladder capacity
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Paralytic Ileus
nontechnical bowel obstruction characterized by a lack of peristalsis
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
alternate surgical procedure used for renal calculi removal
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Peristalsis
involuntary construction and relaxation of the muscles in the intestines and anal canal to put forward contents
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Peritoneal Dialysis
option of renal failure treatment, wastes and excess water are removed using the peritoneal membrane as the semipermeable “filter” with the same transport mechanisms used in hemodialysis
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Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum
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Polycycstic Kidney Disease
condition characterized by the growth of fluid filled cysts in kidney tissue bilaterally, leading to progressive loss of nephrons
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Precipitation
depositing of solid substances from the fluid
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Pyelonephritis
kidney infection
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Re-anastomosis
colostomy that is temporarily measured until the colon is healed, which time it may be surgically reconnected
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Rectum
last several inches of the large intestine, ending at the anal canal
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Renal Calculi
kidney stones
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Retention
incomplete emptying
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Rome III Criteria
symptom based diagnostic classifications
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Segmental Movement
circular fiber contraction and relaxation occurs at different locations in the large intestine
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Sling Procedure
places support material directly under the urethra and attached to abdominal muscle connective tissue
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Steatorrhea
bile acids are absent in some malabsorption syndromes and are associated with large fat content
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Stercobilin
brown stool color derived from the bilirubin pigment in bile
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Stool
fecal matter discharged
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Stress Incontinence
physical movement or activity puts pressure on your bladder
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Struvite
magnesium ammonium phosphate; "infection stones" in the urinary tract
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Taeniae Coli
along the length of the longitudinal muscle forms three distinct bands
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Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedure
uses a thin strip of supporting tape to form a hammock under the urethra
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Trigone
triangular, smooth area at the base of the bladder between the opening of the two ureters and the urethra
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Ureteroscopic Stone Removal
used when stones are located in the mid or distal portions of the ureters
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Ureters
composed of smooth muscle fibers that propel the urine to the bladder by peristalsis
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Urethra
opening to the exterior
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Urge Incontinence
urine leading that is accompanied by or immediately preceded by a strong urge to void
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Urgency
strong urge to void
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Urinary Bladder
muscular organ lined with transitional epithelium and innervated by the pelvic nerves
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Urine Incontinence
accidental or involuntary urination
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Urine
clear, yellow fluid composed primarily of water, which contains a variety of water-soluble wastes
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Urine Dipstick
changes color which indicates the absence or presence of substances oil urine
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Urodynamic Testing
looking at how well the bladder, sphincters, and urethra are operating
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Urolithiasis
development of calculi in the urinary system
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Valsalva Maneuver
conscious contractions of abdominal muscles and forced exhalation against a closed glottis
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Venipuncture
needle insertion
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Voiding Diary
record on urinary frequency, leakage, volumes, and fluid intake

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