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Urinary Elim Vocab

Chapter 12 Urinary Elimination

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Arteriovenous fistula a surgically created passage connecting an artery and a vein, used in hemodialysis
Arteriovenous graft a surgically created connection between an artery and vein using synthetic material; used in hemodialysis
bruit a sound caused by turbulent blood flow
external condom catheter soft, pliable sheath made of silicone material, applied externally to the penis, connected to drainage tubing and a collection bag.
fenestrated having a window line opening
hemodialysis removal from the body, by means of blood filtration, of toxins and fluid normally removed by the kidneys
ileal conduit a surgical diversion formed by bringing the ureters to the ileum; urine is excreted through a stoma
indwelling urethral catheter (straight catheter) a catheter through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine for a short period of time (5 to 10 minutes)
peritoneal dialysis removal of toxins and fluids from the body by the principles of diffusion and osmosis; accomplished by introducing a solution (dialystate) into the peritoneal cavity
peritonitis inflammation of the peritoneal membrane
sediment precipitate found at the bottom of a container of urine
stoma artificial opening on the body surface
suprapubic urinary catheter a urinary catheter surgically inserted through a small incision above the pubic area into the bladder.
symphysis pubis the anterior midline junction of the pubic bones; the bony projection under the public hair
thrill palpable feeling caused by turbulent blood flow
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