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10/31/11 (MA) Medical Terminology - Pg. 322
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acute renal failure
is a condition that results from lack of
blood flow
to the
kidneys
.
anuria
is
absence
of
urine
formation.
benign
means
noncancerous
.
bilateral
means pertaining to
two sides
.
cholelithiasis
refers to formation of
gallstones
.
cystocole
is
herniation
of the
urinary
bladder.
diuretics
are drugs that stimulate
flow
of
urine
.
edema
means
swelling
(of body tissues).
hematuria
refers to presence of
blood cells
in
urine
.
IVP
is an x-ray film of the
kidneys
after
injection
of dye.
malignant
means tending or threatening to produce death; refers to
cancerous growth
.
nephro
lithotomy
is an incision into a
kidney
to remove a
stone
nephrons
are microscopic filtering units in the kidney that are responsible for keeping body fluids in
balance
.
nephroptosis
is downward
displace
ment of a
kidney
.
nocturia
means excessive
urinination
at
night
.
oliguria
is
diminished
amount of
urine
formation.
polyuria
means excessive
discharge
of
urine
.
renal pelvis
is a
funnel
-shaped reservoir that is the basin of the
kidney
.
ureter
opyeloplasty
is surgical repair of a
uterer
and renal pelvis.
urinary incontinence
refers to inability to
hold
urine
.
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Dawaiian
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10/31/11 (MA) Medical Terminology - Pg. 322
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10/31/11 (MA) Medical Terminology - Pg. 322
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2011-10-29T21:56:58Z
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