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HCT Chapter 17
Term | Definition |
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Albuminuria | Excess protein in the urine |
Anuria | Complete suppression of excretion by kidneys; absence of urine |
Dialysis | Separating particles from a fluid by filtration through a semipermeable membrane |
Diuresis | Increased excretion of urine |
Dysuria | Painful or difficult urination |
Glycosuria | Presence of sugar in urine |
Hematuria | Presence of blood in urine |
Micturition | Passage of urine; urination |
Oliguria | Excretion of diminished amount of urine in relation to fluid intake |
Polyuria | Passage of large amount of urine in given time |
Pyuria | Pus in the urine |
Urinalysis | Physical, chemical, or microscopic examination of urine |
Urination | Discharge or passage of urine |
Void | To empty, urinate, or defecate |