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MedTerm9

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hilum   show
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show where several minor calices drain urine into  
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minor calyx   show
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renal pelvis   show
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show tube that carries urine from the pelvis of the kidney to the bladder  
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peristalsis   show
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show pertaining to the bladder  
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rugae   show
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urethral meatus   show
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external urethral sphincter   show
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prostate   show
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glomerulus   show
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proximal convoluted tubule   show
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nephron   show
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nephron loop   show
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show passing water  
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show inflammation of the glomerulus and kidney  
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hydronephrosis   show
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nephrolithiasis   show
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show involves progressive damage to the glomeruli because of diabetes mellitus  
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show state of prolapsing in the kidney  
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ascites   show
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polycystic kidney disease   show
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show inflammation of the renal pelvis kidney  
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acute renal failure   show
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show begins with renal insufficiency, followed by gradual worsening with progressive damage to the kidneys from chronic, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or glomerulonephritis  
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show an excessive amount of the waste product urea in the blood because of renal failure  
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interstitial cystitis   show
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cystocele   show
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neurogenic bladder   show
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urinary retention   show
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show formation of an abnormal passageway connecting the bladder to the vagina  
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show congenital condition in which the female urethral meatus is in an abnormal location near the clitoris, or the male urethral is in an abnormal location on the upper surface of the shaft of the penis  
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show inflammation or infection of the urethra  
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proteinuria   show
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anuria   show
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show presence of bacteria in the urine  
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dysuria   show
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enuresis   show
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glucosuria   show
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show blood in the urine  
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incontinence   show
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show ketone bodies in the urine  
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show increased frequency and urgency of urination during the night  
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show decreased production of urine due to kidney failure  
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show excessive production of urine due to diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipidus  
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show WBCs in the urine, indicating a urinary tract infection  
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blood urea nitrogen   show
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culture and sensitivity   show
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leukocyte esterase   show
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show collects all urine for 24 hours to measure the total amount of creatinine "cleared" by the kidneys  
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urinalysis   show
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specific gravity   show
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acidic   show
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show has a pH higher than 7  
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show handheld instrument that uses light rays that are bent by a thin layer of urine spread on glass  
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intravenous pyelography   show
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nephrotomography   show
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show uses x-rays and radiopaque contrast dye. the dye flows through the blood into the renal artery and outlines the renal artery to show an obstruction or blockage  
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renal scan   show
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show uses x-rays and radiopaque dye. the dye is inserted into the bladder through a catheter and outlines the bladder and urethra. the x-ray image is taken while the patient is urinating.  
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show procedure where a catheter is inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain the urine  
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show inserted through the abdominal wall and into the bladder  
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show uses a shunt or a fistula to allow easy and reliable access to the blood  
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show uses a permanent catheter inserted through the abdominal wall  
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cystoscopy   show
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nephrectomy   show
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lithotripsy   show
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show procedure in which a small incision is made in the skin and an endoscope is inserted in a percutaneous approach into the kidney to remove a kidney stone embedded in the renal pelvis or calices  
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show procedure to remove a bladder tumor from inside the bladder  
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diuretic   show
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show relaxes the smooth muscle in the walls of the ureter, bladder, and urethra  
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show exerts a pain-relieving effect on the mucosa of the urinary tract  
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ARF   show
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BUN   show
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show culture and sensitivity  
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CRF   show
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cysto   show
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show end-stage renal disease  
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ESWL   show
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GU   show
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HCTZ   show
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show intake and output  
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IVP   show
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show kidneys, ureters, bladder  
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show specific gravity  
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TNTC   show
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UA   show
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show urinary tract infection  
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