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Chapter 12 Med terms

CNHP 2010 Chapter 12

TermDefinition
albumin/o protein
bacteri/o bacteria
cyst/o vesic/o
dips/o thirst
glomerul/o glomerulus (small ball)
gluc/o glucos/o
ket/o keton/o
lith/o stone
meat/o meatus (opening)
nephr/o ren/o
py/o pus
pyel/o renal pelvis (basin)
ur/o urin/o
ureter/o ureter
urethr/o urethra
-oid suffix meaning resembling
albuminoid resembling albumin (referring to any protein)
anti- prefix meaning against
-al suffix meaning pertaining to
antibacterial agent that kills bacteria such as soap
-scope instrument for examination
cystoscope special kind of endoscope that is used to examine the bladder
-tomy suffix meaning incision
vesictomy cystotomy
poly- suffix meaning many
-ia suffix meaning condition of
polydipsia excessive thirst (the need to drink many times)
-logist suffix for a specialist in the study of a special area
urologist physician who specializes in conditions of the urinary system
Glucose form of sugar found in the blood and used for energy
glucosuria sugar in the urine
glomeruli plural form of glomerulus
ketonuria presence of ketone bodies in the urine
-osis suffix meaning condition or increase
ketosis the condition of increased ketone bodies in the body
-iasis suffix meaning formation or presence of
lithiasis formation or presence of stones
ureterolithiasis the condition of having a stone form in the ureter
-algia -dynia
urethralgia urethrodynia
urethral meatus structure through which urine leaves the body
nephrosis abnormal condition of the kidney
renal pertaining to the kidney
nephr/o suffix for inflammation
pyonephritis term for suppurative (forming pus) inflammation of the kidney
-plasty surgical repair or reconstruction
pyeloplasty surgical repair of the renal pelvis
kidneys two structures located on each side of the lumbar region that excrete urine
renal cortex outer part of the kidney
hilum indented opening in the kidney where vessels enter and leave
renal artery one of two blood vessels that branch off the abdominal aorta that supplies the kidney with blood
renal vein one of two blood vessels that drain the kidney and connect to the inferior vena cava
renal medulla inner part of the kidney
calyces calicies
nephron microscopic functional unit of the kidney; long convoluted tubular structure consisting of the renal corpuscle (glomerulus and glomerular capsule)
collecting duct tubule that connects the nephrons to the renal pelvis
urine culture and sensitivity (C&S) isolation of a urine specimen in a culture medium to propagate the growth of microorganisms; organisms that grow in the culture are identified
blood urea nitrogen (BUN) blood test to determine the level of urea in the blood: a high BUN indicates the inability of one or both kidneys to excrete urea
creatinine serum
creatinine serum
creatinine clearance testing measurements of the level of creatinine in the blood and in a 24-hour urine specimen to determine the rate at which creatinine is "cleared" from the blood by the kidneys
urologic endoscopic surgery use of specialized endoscopes (e.g.
resectoscope urologic endoscope inserted through the urethra to resect (cut and remove) lesions of the bladder
intracorporeal lithotripsy method of destroying stones with the urinary tract using discharges of electrical energy that are transmitted to a probe within a flexible endoscope; most commonly used to pulverize bladder stones
nephrotomy incision into the kidney
nephrorrhaphy suture of an injured kidney
nephrolithotomy incision into the kidney for the removal of stones
nephrectomy excision of a kidney
pyeloplasty surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
stent placement use of a device (stent) to hold open vessels or tubes (e.g.
kidney transplantation transfer of a kidney from the body of one person (donor) to another (recipient); also called renal transplantation
renal transplantation transfer of a kidney from the body of one person (donor) to another (recipient); also called kidney transplantation
uninary system creation of a temporary or permanent diversion of the urinary tract to provide a new passage through which urine exits the body; used to treat defects or diseases (e.g.
noncontinent ileal conduit removal of ileum portion to use as a conduit to which the ureters are attached at one end;other end is brought through an opening (stoma) created in the abdomen; urine drains continually into an external appliance (bag);
continent urostomy an internal reservoir (pouch) constructed from a segment of intestine that diverts urine through an opening (stoma) that is brought through the abdominal wall; a valve is created internally to prevent leakage
orthotopic bladder artificial bladder
neobladder artificial bladder
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure using ultrasound outside the body to bombard and disintegrate a stone within; most commonly used to treat urinary stones above the bladder
kidney dialysis methods of filtering impurities from the blood
hemodialysis method of removing impurities by pumping the patient's blood through a dialyzer
peritoneal dialysis method of removing impurities using the peritoneum as the filter; a catheter inserted in the peritoneal cavity delivers cleansing fluid (dialysate) that is washed in and out in cycles
urinary catheterization methods of placing a tube into the bladder to drain or collect urine
straight catheter a type of catheter that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to relieve urinary retention or to collect a sterile specimen of urine for testing; the catheter is removed immediately after the procedure
Foley catheter indwelling catheter inserted through the urethra and into the bladder that includes a collection system allowing urine to be drained into a bag; the catheter can remain in place for an extended period
suprapubic catheter Indwelling catheter inserted directly into the bladder through an abdominal incision above the pubic bone that includes a collection system that allows urine to be drained into a bag; used in patients requiring long-term catheterization
analgesic drug that relieves pain
antibiotic drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
antispasmodic drug that relieves spasm
diuretic drug that increases the secretion of urine
alb albumin
APKD adult polycystic kidney disease
BUN blood urea nitrogen
Bx biopsy
C&S culture and sensitivity
ESWL extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
hpf high-power field
IVP intravenous pyelogram
IVU intravenous urogram
KUB kidneys
lpf low-power field
RP retrograde pyelogram
SpGr specific gravity
SUI stress urinary incontinence
UA urinalysis
UTI urinary tract infection
VCU or VCUG voiding cystourethrogram
incontinence involuntary discharge of urine or feces
SUI (stress urinary incontinence) involuntary discharge of urine with coughing
ketonuria presence of ketone bodies in the urine
ketone bodies ketone compounds
nocturia urination at night after waking up from sleep
oliguria decreased urine production
polyuria condition of excessive urination
pyuria presence of white cells in the urine
urinary retention retaining of resulting from an inability to void (urinate) naturally because of spasm or obstruction
adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD) inherited conditon of multiple cysts that gradually form in the kidney
glomerulonephritis form of nephritis involving the glomerulus
hyrdronephrosis pooling of urine in dilated areas of the renal pelvis and calices of one or both kidneys caused by an obstructed outflow of urine
nephritis inflammation of the kidney
pyelonephritis inflammation of the renal pelvis
nephrosis degenerative disease of the renal tubules
nephrolithiasis presence of stones in the kidney
cystitis inflammation of the bladder
urethritis inflammation of the urethra
urethrocytosis inflammation of the urethra and bladder
urethral stenosis narrowed condition of the urethra
urinary tract infection (UTI) invasion of pathogenic organisms (commonly bacteria) in the urinary tract
uremia (azotemia) excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste in the blood as a result of kidney failure
azotemia excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste in the blood as a result of kidney failure
cytoscopy examination of the bladder using a rigid or flexible cystoscope
kidney biopsy (Bx) removal of kidney tissue for pathologic examination; also called renal biopsy
intravenous pyelogram (IVP) x-ray image of the urinary tract obtained after an iodine contrast dye has been injected into the bloodstream; the contrast passes through the kidney and may reveal an obstruction
intravenous urogram (IVU) x-ray image of the urinary tract obtained after an iodine contrast dye has been injected into the bloodstream; the contrast passes through the kidney and may reveal an obstruction
kidneys ureters
scout film plain-film x-ray image obtained to detect any obvious pathology before further imaging
renal angiogram x-ray image of the renal vessels obtained after injection of contrast dye
renal arteriogram x-ray image of the renal artery obtained after injecting contrast material into a catheter in the artery
retrograde urogram
retrogram pyelogram (RP) x-ray image of the bladder
retrograde urogram x-ray image of the bladder
voiding cystourethrogram (VCU or VCUG) x-ray image of the bladder and urethra during urination (voiding = urinating)
abdominal sonogram abdominal ultrasound image of the urinary tract
urinalysis physical
specific gravity (SpGr) measure of the concentration or dilution of urine
pH measure of acidity or alkalinity of urine
glucose chemical test used to detect sugar in the urine; most often used to screen for diabetes
Albumin chemical test used to detect the presence of albumin ( a type of protein) in the urine
protein chemical test used to detect the presence of protein (A nitrogenous compound) in the urine
ketones chemical test used to detect the presence of ketone bodies in the urine; positive test indicates that fats are being used by the body instead of carbohydrates
urine occult blood chemical test for the presence of hidden blood in the urine resulting from red blood cell hemolysis; indicates bleeding in the kidneys (occult = hidden)
Bilirubin chemical test used to detect bilirubin in the urine; seen in gallbladder and liver disease
Urobilinogen chemical test used to detect bile pigment in the urine; increased amounts are seen in gallbladder and liver disease
nitrite chemical test to determine the presence of bacteria in the urine
microscopic findings microscopic identification of abnormal constituents in the urine (e.g. bacteria
urine culture and sensitivity (C&S) isolation of a urine specimen in a culture medium to propagate the growth of microorganisms; organisms that grow in the culture are identified
blood urea nitrogen (BUN) blood test that measures the amount of urea in the blood; a hun BUN indicates the inablity of one or both kidneys to excrete urea
creatinine serum
creatinine urine
creatinine clearance testing measurements of the level of creatinine in the blood and in a 24-hour urine specimen to determine the rate at which creatinine is "cleared" from the blood by the kidneys
urologic endoscopic surgery use of specialized endoscopes (e.g.
rectoscope urologic endoscope inserted through the urethra to reset (cut and remove) lesions of the bladder
intracorporeal lithotripsy method of destroying stones with the urinary tract using discharges of electrical energy that are transmitted to a probe within a flexible endoscope; most commonly used to pulverize bladder stones
nephrotomy incision into the kidney
nephrorrhaphy suture of an injured kidney
nephrolithotomy incision into the kidney for the removal of stones
nephrectomy excision of a kidney
pyeloplasty surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
stent placement use of a device to hold open vessels or tubes
kidney transplantation renal transplantation
urinary diversion crenation of a temporary or permanent diversion the urinary tract to provide a new passage through which urine exists the body; used to read defects or diseases (e.g. bladder
noncontinent ileal conduit (type of urinary diversion) removal of portion of the ileum to use as a conduit to which the ureters are attached at one end; the other end is brought through the opening (stoma) created in the abdomen
continent urostomy an internal reservoir (pouch) constructed from a segment of intestine that diverts urine through an opening (stoma) that is brought through the abdominal wall; a valve is created internally to prevent leakage
orthotopic bladder (neobladder) artificial bladder
neobladder artificial bladder
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure using ultrasound outside the body to bombard and disintegrate a stone within; most commonly used to treat urinary stones above the bladder
kidney dialysis methods of filtering impurities from the blood
hemodialysis method of removing impurities by pumping the patient's blood through a dialyzer
peritoneal dialysis method of removing impurities using the peritoneum as the filter; a catheter inserted in the peritoneal cavity delivers cleansing fluid (dialysate) that is washed in and out in cycles
urinary catheterization methods of placing a tube into the bladder to drain or collect urine
straight catherer a type cathater that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to relieve urinary retention or to collect a sterile
Foley catheter indwelling catheter inserted through the urethra and into the bladder that includes a collection system allowing urine to be drained into a bag; the catheter can remain in place for an extended period
suprapubic catheter indwelling catheter inserted directly in the bladder through an abdominal incision above the pubic bone that includes a collection system that allows urine to be drained into a bag; used in patients requiring long-term catheterization
anagelsic drug that relieves pain
antibiotic a drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
antispasmodic drug that relieves spasm
diueretic drug that increases the secretion of urine
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