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Ch 15.2 - Urinary System
Symptomatic and Diagnostic Terms; do reverse side first
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11/15/2009

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albuminuria, proteinuria
Definition
presence of albumin in the urine; occurs in renal disease or in normal urine after heavy exercise
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anuria
Definition
absence of urine formation
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bacteriuria
Definition
presence of bacteria in the urine
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dysuria
Definition
painful urination
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enuresls
Definition
to void urine; involuntary discharge of urine, most often refers to a lack of bladder control
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nocturnal enuresis
Definition
bed wetting during sleep
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hematuria
Definition
presence of blood in the urine
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glucosuria
Definition
glucose (sugar) in the urine
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incontinence
Definition
involuntary discharge of urine or feces
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stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
Definition
involuntary discharge of urine at the time of cough, sneeze, and/or strained exercise
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ketonuria
Definition
presence of ketone bodies in the urine
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ketone bodies, ketone compounds
Definition
acetone, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, and acetoacetic acid are products of metabolism that appear in the
urine as a result of an abnormal utilization of carbohydrates; seen in uncontrolled diabetes and starvation
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nocturia
Definition
urination at night
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oliguria
Definition
scanty production of urine
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polyuria
Definition
condition of excessive urination
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pyuria
Definition
presence of white cells in the urine, usually indicating infection
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urinary retention
Definition
retention of urine owing to the inability to void (urinate) naturally because of spasm, obstruction, etc.
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adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD)
Definition
inherited condition of multiple cysts that gradually form in the kidney, causing destmction of normal tissue that leads to renal failure-diagnosed in adults presenting with hypertension, kidney enlargement, and recurrent urinary tract infections
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glomerulonephritis
Definition
form of nephritis involvins the glomerulus
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hydronephrosis
Definition
dilation and pooling of urine in the renal pelvis and calyces of one or both kidneys caused by an obstruction in the outflow of urine
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nephritis
Definition
inflammation of the kidney
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pyelonephritis
Definition
inflammation of the renal pelvis
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nephrosis
Definition
desenerative diseaseof the renal tubules
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nephrolithiasis
Definition
presence of renal stone or stones caused by mineral buildup in the kidneys - most commonly as a result of hyperuricuria (excessive amount of uric acid in the urine) or hypercalciuria (excessive amount of calcium in the urine)
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cystitis
Definition
inflammation of the bladder
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urethritis
Definition
inflammation of the urethra
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urethrocystitis
Definition
inflammation of the urethra and bladder
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urethral stenosis
Definition
narrowed condition of the urethra
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urinary tract infection (UTI)
Definition
invasion of pathogenic organisms (commonly bacteria) in the structures of the urinary tract, especially the urethra and bladder; symptoms include dysuria, urinary frequency. and malaise
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uremia, azotemia
Definition
excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste in the blood as a result of kidney failure
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