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Week 7 Vocab.
Term | Definition |
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cystitis | Bladder inflammation usually occurring as a result of a urinary tract infection |
cystoscopy | Examination of the bladder with a cystoscope, usually to evaluate the bladder for a source of bleeding or tumor |
dysuria | Painful of difficult urination, symptomatic of numerous conditions |
incontinence | Loss of self-control, especially of urine, feces, or semen |
nephritis | Inflammation of the kidneys |
nephrologist | Study of the kidneys |
nephrosclerosis | Hardening of the connective tissues of the kidneys |
nephrostomy | The formation of an artificial fistula into the renal pelvis |
suprapubic | Located above the pubic arch |
ureterostenosis | Stricture/narrowing of the ureter |
ureterostomy | The formation of a permanent fistula opening into the urethra by perineal section and the fixation of the membranous urethra in the peritoneum |
p | After |
pc | After meals |
per | by |
PERRL | Pupils equal, round, reactive to light |
PERRLA | Pupils equal, round, reactive to light with accommodation |
pm | After noon |
PMH | Previous medical history |
PND | Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
po | By mouth |
POD | Postoperative day |
Post op | Postoperative |
PP | Postpartum |
prep | Prepared for |
prn | As needed |
Pt | Patient |
PT | Physical therapy |
q | Every |
qd | Every day |
qh | Every hour |
qid | Four times a day |
qod | Every other day |
qs | Sufficient quantity |