Urinary

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Infection of the kidneys, ureters, or bladder by microorganisms that either ascend from the urethra or spread to the kidney from the bloodstream

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UTI
urinary tract infection

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Elevated level of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in blood; also called azotemia

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uremia
ur: urine
-emia: blood

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High blood pressure that results from kidney disease

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renal hypertension
ren: kidney
-al: pertaining to
hyper-: excessive, above normal
-tension: to stretch

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Formation of calculi in the kidney that results when substances that are normally dissolved in urine (e.g., calcium and acid salts) solidify

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nephrolithiasis
nephr/o: kidney
lith: stone, calculus
-iasis: abnormal condition (produced by something specified)

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ureter/o

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ureters

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Relating to or situated in the small, narrow spaces between tissues or parts of an organ

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interstitial
interstitial nephritis is a kidney condition caused by swelling in the **tubules **that filter blood.

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Form of nephritis in which pathological changes in renal interstitial tissue result in destruction of nephrons and severe impairment in renal function

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interstitial nephritis
nephr: kidney
-itis: inflammation

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Abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis

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hypospadias
hyp/o: -under, below;
deficient
-spadias: slit, fissure

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Involuntary discharge of urine after the age at which bladder control should be established; also called nighttime bed-wetting or nocturnal enuresis

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enuresis
en-: in, within
ur: urine
-esis: condition

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Abnormal accumulation of fluids in the cells, tissues, or other parts of the body that may be a sign of kidney failure or other disease

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edema

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Painful or difficult urination, typically caused by a urinary tract condition, such as cystitis

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dysuria
dys-: bad; painful; difficult
-uria: urine

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Increased formation and secretion of urine

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diuresis
di-: double
ur: urine
-esis: condition

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Increase of nitrogenous substances, especially urea, in urine

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azoturia
azot: nitrogenous compounds
-uria: urine

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vesic/o/cele

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hernial protrusion of the urinary bladder
Also referred to as Cystocele
vesic/o: bladder
-cele: hernia, swelling

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cyst/o/scopy
cyst/o/: bladder
-scopy: visual examination

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visual examinatin of the bladder

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• regulating the body’s tissue fluid
• maintaining a balance of electrolytes
• maintaining an acid-base balance (pH) in blood

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functions of the kidney

Question 17

Which organ is responsible for formation of urine

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the kidneys

Question 18

organs of the urinary system
Remember KUBU

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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

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the body system that’s primary function is to remove the waste products of metabolism from blood by excreting them in urine

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urinary system

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ESRD
Looks like END

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End-stage renal disease

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specialties of a nephrologist

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chronic kidney disease (CKD)
polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
acute renal failure
kidney stones
high blood pressure
kidney transplantation
dialysis

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is a physician who specializes in the care of patients with diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys

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nephrologist

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specializes in diagnosing and treating urinary problems in children.

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pediatric urologist

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specializes in treating urinary problems involving the female reproductive system,

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urogynecologist

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urologist: 1. performs surgery 2. treats urination problems, such as difficulty holding urine (incontinence) or obstruction of urinary flow as a result of tumors, stones, or other pathological conditions in the urinary organs. urologists manage male reproductive disorders, such as impotence (erectile dysfunction)

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urologist

Question 26

My kidneys are not functioning properly I need to dial the doctor to remove all this waste to regulate my body chemistry

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Dialysis Mechanical filtering process used to remove metabolic waste products from blood, draw off excess fluids, and regulate body chemistry when kidneys fail to function properly

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Urologist who treat males

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Because the male urinary system is also part of their reproductive system, urologist will also treat men, these conditions include, but are not limited to, treatment of bladder cancer, infertility, and sexual dysfunctions.

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Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female and the male urinary systems

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Urologists

Question 29

Symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance

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pH

Question 30

Sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place within an organism

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metabolism

Question 31

Bulging of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina as a result of weakening of supportive tissue between the bladder and the vagina; also called prolapsed bladder

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cystocele cyst/o: bladder -cele: hernia, swelling

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urethr/o

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urethra

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I had bad diarrhea and have been depleted of potassium and sodium so I need to drink this so will be replenished

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electrolytes Solutions that conduct electricity, such as acids, bases, and salts (sodium, potassium)

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Mechanical filtering process used to remove metabolic waste products from blood, draw off excess fluids, and regulate body chemistry when kidneys fail to function properly

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dialysis

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Solutions that conduct electricity, such as acids, bases, and salts (sodium, potassium)

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electrolytes

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nephr/o or ren/o

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kidney

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pyel/o

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renal pelvis

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adren/o or adrenal/o

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adrenal gland suprarenal gland

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Malignant neoplasm of the kidney that occurs in young children, usually before age 5 years, and includes common early signs, such as hypertension, a palpable mass, pain, and hematuria; also called nephroblastoma

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Wilms Tumor Vilms

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Kidney disease that has advanced to the point that the kidneys can no longer adequately filter blood, and eventually necessitating dialysis or renal transplantation for survival; also called chronic renal failure (CRF)

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end-stage renal disease (ESRD) ren: kidney -al: pertaining to

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cyst/o or vesic/o

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bladder

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vesicocele or cystocele

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a hernial protusion of the urinary bladder

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the main filtering unit of the kidney, composed of capillaries

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glomerulus the glomerulus always looks glamourous but I heard it's just a filter!

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glomerul/o/pathy -pathy: disease

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disease of the glomerulus, which is a filter in the kidney

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meat/o

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opening

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meat/us -us: condition, structure

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opening or tunnel through any part of the body

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hydr/o/nephr/osis

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the abnormal condition of having water in the kidney hydr/o: water -osis: abnormal condition (used primarily with blood cells)

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pyel/o/plasty

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surgical repair of the renal pelvis pyel/o: renal pelvis -plasty: surgical repair

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ur/o

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urine

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ur/emia or azotemia

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urine in the blood excessive levels of urea or other nitrogenous waste products in the blood, ur/o:urine -emia: blood condition

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urinary

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urin/o pertaining to urine or the urinary tract

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ureter/o/stenosis

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narrowing or stricture of the ureter -stenosis: narrowing, stricture uret/o:ureter

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urethr/o/cele

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hernia or swelling of the urethra urethr/o: urethra -cele: hernia, swelling

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lithiasis

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abnormal condition of having a stone lith/iasis lith: stone, calculus -iasis-abnormal condition of

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dia/lysis

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process of removing toxic wastes from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so dia-: through, across -lysis: separation, destruction, loosening

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nephr/o/pathy

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disease of the kidneys

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-pexy fixation (of an organ) nephr/o/pexy nephr/o: kidney

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surgical fixation of a kidney

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nephr/o/ptosis

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downward displacement or dropping of the kidney

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lith/o/tripsy

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crushing of a stone lith/o: stone, calculus -tripsy:crushing

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Olig

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scanty or diminished amount

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olig/uria

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scanty of diminished capacity to form or pass urine -uria urine olig: scanty

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anuria

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without urine

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poly/uria

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excessive urination

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supra/ren/al

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pertaining to the area above the kidney supra- above; excessive; superior ren: kidney -al: pertaining to

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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a physician who specializes in the care of patients with diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys

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nephrologist

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Chronic kidney disease * is a gradual loss of kidney function that can lead to kidney failure * this occurs when the kidneys get damaged overtime * CKD also increases the risk of other health problems like heart disease and stroke

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chronic kidney disease (CKD)

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* Removing natural waste products and extra water from your body * Helping make red blood cells * Balancing important minerals in your body * Helping maintain your blood pressure * Keeping your bones healthy

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job of the kidneys

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**Risk factors for CKD** Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Heart disease and/or heart failure Obesity Over the age of 60 Family history of CKD or kidney failure Personal history of acute kidney injury (AKI) Smoking and/or use of tobacco products

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* a genetic disorder * causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. These cysts are filled with fluid. * If too many cysts grow or if they get too big, the kidneys can become damaged * PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure.

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polycystic kidney disease (PKD)

Question 71

This system removes the waste products of metabolism from blood by excreting them in urine

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urinary system