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LOM Ch 7 Urinary System Set 3
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner
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05/01/2010

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bacteri/o
Definition
combined form meaning bacteria
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bacteriuria
Definition
condition that is usually a sign of a urinary tract infection
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urinary tract infection
Definition
What does UTI stand for?
Term
culture and sensitivity test
Definition
test where bacteria in the urine is cultured and then tested with antibiotics to determine which antibiotic will inhibit growth
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cultured
Definition
grown in a special nutrient environment
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dips/o
Definition
combined form meaning thirst
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polydipsia
Definition
condition of excessive thirst, usually a sign of diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus
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kal/o
Definition
combined form meaning potassium
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hyperkalemia
Definition
excessive potassium in blood--usually a sign of kidney failure
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ket/o, keton/o
Definition
Two combined forms meaning ketone bodies
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ketone bodies
Definition
ketoacids and acetone are examples of ___________
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ketosis
Definition
condition where acids accumulate in the blood and tissues
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ketoacidosis
Definition
another name for ketosis
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ketosis
Definition
If the breath of a patient is sweet or fruity, they probably have _________.
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acetone, blood
Definition
Fruity breath is produced by ________, where it is released from the ________ in the lungs and exhaled through the mouth
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ketonuria
Definition
condition of ketone bodies in urine
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lith/o
Definition
combined form meaning stone
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nephrolithiasis
Definition
abnormal condition of kidney stones
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natr/o
Definition
combined form meaning sodium
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hyponatremia
Definition
condition where fluid builds up in the blood and tissues, diluting the amount of salt in the body
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f
Definition

Hyponatremia can result from:

a) advanced chronic kidney disease

b) high endurance athletic events

c) not eating enough salt

d) eating too much potassium

e) all of the above

f) a & b

 

Term
noct/o
Definition
combined form meaning night
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nocturia
Definition
frequent, excessive urination at night
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olig/o
Definition
combined form meaning scanty
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oliguria
Definition
abnormal condition meaning little urination
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-poietin
Definition
Suffix meaning substance that forms
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erythropoietin
Definition
substance that forms red blood cells
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py/o
Definition
combined form meaning pus
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pyuria
Definition
condition of pus in urine
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-tripsy
Definition
Suffix meaning crushing
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lithotripsy
Definition
stone crushing
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ur/o, urin/o
Definition
Two combining forms meaning urine
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uremia
Definition
toxic state that results form nitrogenous waste accumulating in the blood
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enuresis
Definition
bed-wetting
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diuresis
Definition
condition of incresed excretion of urine (not necessarily excessive)
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di-
Definition
Prefix meaning complete
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diuretic
Definition
drug that increases excretion of urine
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antidiuretic hormone
Definition
hormone from the pituitary gland acts on renal tubules to promote water absorption
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vasopressin
Definition
another name for antidiuretic hormone
Term
ADH
Definition
abbreviaiton for anti-diuretic hormone
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urinary incontinence
Definition
condition of loss of control of the passage of urine from the bladder
Term
stress incontinence
Definition
strain on bladder opening during coughing or sneezing
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urgency incontinence
Definition
occurs with inability to hold back urination when feeling the urge to void
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urinary retention
Definition
symptom results when the outflow of urine from the bladder is blocked
Term
-uria
Definition
Suffix meaning urination or urine condition
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dysuria
Definition
painful urination
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anuria
Definition
no urination--usually caused by renal failure or urinary tract obstruction
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hematuria
Definition
blood in urine
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glycosuria
Definition
glucose in urine
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polyuria
Definition
excessive urination
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