Uninary Terminology/Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
-uria
A
Urine
2
Q
Anuria
A
Absence of urine formation
3
Q
Bacteriuria
A
Presence of bacteria in the urine
4
Q
Dysuria
A
Painful urination
5
Q
Enuresis
A
To void urine, involuntary discharge of urine, most often refers to lack of bladder control
6
Q
Nocturnal enuresis
A
Bed wetting during sleep
7
Q
Hematuria
A
Blood in the urine
8
Q
Glucosuria
A
Glucose (sugar) in the urine
9
Q
Incontinence
A
Involuntary discharge of urine or feces
10
Q
Ketonuria
A
Presence of ketone bodies in the urine
11
Q
Nocturia
A
Urination at night
12
Q
Oliguria
A
Scanty production of urine
13
Q
Polyuria
A
Condition of excessive urination
14
Q
Pyuria
A
Presence of white blood cells in the urine
15
Q
BUN
A
Blood urea nitrogen
