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an examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements that may indicate various pathologic conditions

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urinalysis

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inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney

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glomerulonephritis

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kidney stones

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nephrolithiasis

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multiple fluid filled sacs within and on the kidney

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PKD… polycystic kidney disease

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inflammation of the lining of the renal pelvis and renal parenchyma

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pyelonephritis

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high blood pressure resulting from kidney disease

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renal hypertension

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antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect

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diabetes insipidus

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insulin is not secreted adequately or not used properly in the body

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diabetes mellitus

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x ray imaging of the renal pelvis and ureters after injection of contrast through a urinary catheter into the ureters from the bladder

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retrograde pyelogram (RP)

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direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder with and endoscope

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cytoscopy

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process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the blood

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dialysis

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passage of a flexible, tubular instrument through the urethra into the urinary bladder

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urinary catheterization

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arf means

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acute renal failure

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rp means

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retrograde pyelogram

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bun means

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blood urea nitrogen

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endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

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endometriosis

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malignant tumor of the ovary

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ovarian carcinoma

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inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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malignant tumor of the breast arising from milk glands and ducts

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carcinoma of the breast

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premature separation of the implanted placenta

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abruptio placentae

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implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

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ectopic pregnancy

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implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

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placenta previa

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a system of scoring an infant’s physical condition one and five minutes after birth

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APGAR score

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choromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low set ears, slanted eyes

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down syndrome

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hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
erythroblastosis fetalis
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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
hydrocephalus
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x ray imaging of the breast
mammography
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test for cervical or vaginal cancer
pap smear
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afp means
alpha fetoprotein
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d&c means
dilation and curettage
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ob
obstetrics
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para 2-0-1-2
a womans reproductive history... full term infants, preterm infants, abortions, living children
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malignant tumor of the testicles
testicular cancer
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twisting of the spermatic cord
testicular torsion
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inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci
gonorrhea
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chronic std caused by a spirochete
syphilis
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microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid
semen analysis
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finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland
digital rectal examination
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excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra
transurethral resection of the prostate
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bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens
vasectomy
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dre means
digital rectal examination
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sti means
sexually transmitted infection
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turp means
transurethral resection of the prostate
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain
hydrocephalus
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congenital defects in the lumbar spinal column caused by imperfect union of vertebral parts
spina bifida
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brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration, personality changes, and impairment of daily functioning
alzheimer disease
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degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity
epilepsy
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hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deterioration
huntington disease
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destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the cns and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic tissue
multiple sclerosis
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autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles
myasthenia gravis
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paralysis
palsy
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degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occurring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement
parkinson disease
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inflammation of the meninges
meningitis
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viral infection affecting peripheral nerves
herpres zoster (shingles)
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abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges
brain tumor
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temporary brain dysfunctions after injury usually clearing within 24 hours
cerebral concussion
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bruising of brain tissue as a result of direct trauma to the head; lasts longer than 24 hours
cerebral contusion
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disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; stroke
cerebrovascular accident
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samples of cerebrospinal fluid are examined
csf analysis
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x ray imaging of the arterial blood vessel in the brain after injection of contrast material
cerebral angiography
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x ray technique that generates computerized multiple images of the brain and spinal cord
computed tomography of the brain
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x ray imaging of the spinal canal after injection of contrast medium into the subarachnoid space
myelography
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magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy create images of the brain and spinal cord
mri
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radioactive glucose is injected and then detected in the brain to image the metabolic activity of cells
positron emission tomography PET
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recording of the electrical activity of the brain
electroencephalography
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csf is withdrawn from between two lumbar vertebrae for analysis
lumbar puncture
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use of specialized instrument to locate and treat targets in the brain
stereotactic radiosurgery
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afp means
alpha fetoprotein
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avm means
arteriovenous malformation
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cns means
central nervous system
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csf means
cerebrospinal fluid
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icp means
intracranial pressure
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tens means
transcutaneous electral nerve stimulation
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tia
transient ischemic attack

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