Urinary System Flashcards
1
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- Inflammation of the urinary bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection.
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Cystitis (sis TI tis):
2
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- Inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney caused by an immune disorder or infection.
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Glomerulonephritis (glo MER u lo ne FRI tis):
3
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- Inflammation of the renal pelvis and connective tissue of the kidney, usually caused by a bacterial infection.
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Pyelonephritis (PI e lo ne FRI tis):
4
Q
- Stones composed of calcium, phosphate, uric acid, oxalate, or other chemicals that crystallize within the kidney.
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Renal calculi (KAL ku li):
5
Q
- Complete cessation of renal function resulting in the need for renal dialysis and kidney transplantation.
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Renal failure:
6
Q
- Excess urea, creatinine, uric acid, and other metabolic waste products in the blood.
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Uremia (u RE me a):
7
Q
- Bacterial infection involving any of the organs of the urinary system; includes urethritis, cystitis, and pyelonephritis.
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Urinary tract infection (UTI):
