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Chapter 9 - Vocabulary
Basic Vocabulary
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Undergraduate 1
11/13/2012

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Urea
Definition
The major waste product of protein metabolism
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Kidneys
Definition
constantly filter the blood to remove waste products and excess water
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Urine
Definition
Product of the kidneys
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Renal Cortex
Definition
the outer region of the kidney
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Medulla
Definition
the inner region of the kidney
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Nephrons
Definition
the microscopic functional units of each kidney; Urine is produced here
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Glomerulus
Definition
inside the nephron; it is a cluster of capillaries
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Renal Pelvis
Definition
the funnel-shaped area inside each kidney that is surrounded by the renal cortex and medulla; collects newly formed urine
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Ureters
Definition
two narrow tubes which transport urine from the kidney to the bladder
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Ureteral Orifices
Definition
lets urine drain from the ureters into the bladder; located in the sides of the urinary bladder
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Urinary Bladder
Definition
oval, hollow muscular organ that is a reservoir for urine before it is excreted from the body
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Urethra
Definition
the tube extending from your bladder to the exterior of the body
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Urethral Meatus
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Urinary Meatus; the external opening of the urethra
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Female Urethra
Definition
Urethral meatus is located between the clitoris and the opening of the vagina
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Male Urethra
Definition
located at the tip of the penis
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Prostate Gland
Definition
part of the male reproductive system, surrounds the urethra
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Urination
Definition
the act of excreting urine
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nephrologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys
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Urologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of the females and the genitourinary system of the males
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Uremia
Definition
uremic poisoning;a toxic condition resulting from renal failure in which kidney function is compromised and urea and other waste products normally secreted in the urine are retained in the blood
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Renal Failure
Definition
Kidney Failure; the inability of one or both of the kidneys to perform there functions
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End-Stage Renal Disease
Definition
the final stage of chronic kidney disease; fatal unless functions of the kidney are replaced by dialysis or with a successful kidney transplant
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Definition
Nephrosis; a group of conditions in which excessive amounts of protein are lost through the urine; usually caused by damage to the glomeruli
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Hydronephrosis
Definition
the dilation of one or both kidneys
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Glomerulonephritis
Definition
a type of nephritis caused by inflammation of the glommeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into the urine
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Definition
a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys
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Renal Colic
Definition
a acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passing of a kidney stone
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Wilms Tumor
Definition
a rare type of malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in young children
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Stone
Definition
Calculus; an abnormal mineral deposit that has formed within the body and is named for the organ or tissue where it is located
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Interstitial Cystitis
Definition
a chronic inflammation within the walls of the bladder
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Vesicovaginal Fistula
Definition
an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina that allows constant involuntary flow of urine from the bladder into the vagina
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Neurogenic Bladder
Definition
a urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Definition
an enlargement of the prostate gland that most often occurs in men older than the age of 50; causes urinary problems form men
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Prostatism
Definition
a disorder resulting from the compression or obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Prostate Cancer
Definition
One of the most common cancers among men
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Prostatitis
Definition
a group of disorders characterized by the inflammation of the prostate gland
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Epispadias
Definition
a congenital abnormality of the urethral opening; on the male upper surface of penis, female region of the clitoris
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Hypospadias
Definition
a congenital abnormality of the urethral opening; Male ventral surface of the penis, female opens into the vagina
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Definition
caused by bacteria entering the urinary system through the urethra
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Enuresis
Definition
involuntary discharge of urine
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Urinary Hesitancy
Definition
difficulty in starting a urinary stream
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Urinary Retention
Definition
the inability to completely empty the bladder when attempting to urinate
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Incontinence
Definition
the inability to control the excretion of urine, feces, or both.
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Overflow Incontinence
Definition
continuous leaking from the bladder either because it is full or because it does not empty completely
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Stress Incontinence
Definition
the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress
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Stress Incontinence
Definition
the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress
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Overactive Bladder
Definition
urge incontinence; occurs when the muscles of the bladder contract involuntarily even though the bladder is not actually full enough to indicate the need to urinate
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Bladder Ultrasound
Definition
the use of a handheld ultrasound transducer to look for stones or for the elevation of the bladder by an enlarged prostate, and to measure the residual amount of urine remaining in the bladder after urination
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Urinary Catherization
Definition
the insertion of a tube into the bladder to procure a sterile specimen for diagnostic purposes, also used to empty the bladder when the patient cannot
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Computed Tomography
Definition
CAT scan, more commonly used as a primary tool for evaluation of the urinary system because it can be rapidly performed and provides additional imaging of the abdomen
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KUB (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder)
Definition
a radiographic study without the use of a contrast medium; used to detect bowel obstructions and nephroliths
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Retrograde Urography
Definition
a radiograph of the urinary system after a contrast medium has been placed in the urethra through a sterile catheter and caused to flow upward through the urinary tract
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Digital Rectal Examination
Definition
performed on men by using a lubricated, gloved finger placed in the rectum to palpate the prostate gland to detect prostate enlargement and to look for indications of prostate cancer or tumors in the rectum
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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
Definition
blood test used to screen for prostate cancer
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Diuretics
Definition
medications administered to increase urine secretion, primarily to rid the body of excess water or salt
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Dialysis
Definition
a procedure to remove waste products, such as urea, creatinine, as well as excess water form the blood of a patient whose kidneys no longer function
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Renal Transplantation
Definition
Kidney Transplant; the grafting of a donor kidney, from either a living or nonliving donor, into the body to replace the recipient's failed kidneys
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
Definition
the most common kidney stone treatment; High-energy ultrasonic waves traveling through water or gel break-up the stone into fragments, which are then excreted through the urine
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Definition
removal of a nephrolith through a small incision in the back
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Urinary Catheterization
Definition
Cathing; performed to withdraw urine for diagnostic purpose, to allow urine to drain freely, or to place fluid such as a chemotherapy solution into the bladder
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Indwelling Catheter
Definition
remains inside the body for a prolonged period of time based on need
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Suprapubic Catheterization
Definition
the placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall just above the pubic bone
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Foley Catheter
Definition
made up of a flexible tube with a balloon filled sterile water at the end to hold it in place in the bladder
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Intermittent Catheter
Definition
inserted as needed to drain urine from the bladder
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Ablation
Definition
types of treatment involving the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function through the use of surgery, hormones, drugs, heat, chemicals, electrocautery, or other methods
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Retrograde Ejaculation
Definition
Semen goes into bladder instead of out of the penis
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Kegel Excercises
Definition
a series of pelvic muscle exercises used to strengthen the muscle of the pelvic floor
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Bladder Retraining
Definition
behavioral therapy in which the patient learns to urinate on a schedule, with increasingly longer intervals as the bladder increases its capacity
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