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Urinary System Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Eponyms
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09/23/2026

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Term
BP-
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
Lasik
Definition
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
Term
ARF
Definition
Acute Renal Failure
Term
BPH
Definition
benign prostatic  Hyperplasia
Term
CATH
Definition
Catheterization-insertion of a catheter
Term
CKD- Chronic Kidney Disease
Definition
long term condition characterized by gradual loss of kidney function
Term
Cysto-Cystoscopy
Definition
A diagnostic procedure in which a thin flexible scope is inserted through the urethra to examine the bladder
Term
DRE-Digital rectal Examination
Definition
It a Manuel exam where a medical care provider sticks a finger in the rectum to exam it
Term
ESRD-End Stage Renal Disease
Definition
The final step of chronic kidney disease
Term
PKD-Polycystic kidney disease
Definition
  • A genetic disorder characterized by the development of fluid filled cysts in the kidneys
Term

TURP- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

Definition
A surgical procedure to remove part of the prostate gland through the urethra
Term
UTI-Urinary tract infection
Definition
infection affecting any part of the urinary tract system
Term
AKI
Definition
Acute Kidney Injury
Term
CRF
Definition
Chronic Renal Failure
Term
OAB
Definition
overactive Bladder
Term
RIRS
Definition
Retrograde internal surgery
Term
Holep
Definition
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
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BN
Definition
Bladder Neck Incision
Term
RP
Definition
Retrograde pyelogram
Term
DCT
Definition
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Term
ADH
Definition
Antidiuretic Hormone (vasopressin acts on Renal collecting ducts)
Term
GFR
Definition
Bowmans/Malpighi reference context reference structurally to Bowman Capsule or Malpighi
Term
EPO
Definition
Eryrhropoietin ( kidney hormone stimulating red blood cells production)
Term
GU
Definition
Genitourinary
Term
AMI-Acute Myocardial infraction
Definition
sudden block in flow of blood to the muscles of the heart commonly known as  a heart attack
Term
AFIB-Atrial Fibrillation
Definition
An irregular often high rate rate,that can cause poor blood flow and cause clots
Term
AV-Atrioventricular
Definition
Pertaining to the atrium and ventricle chambers of the heart or electrical node connecting them
Term
PE-Pulmonary Embolism
Definition
A sudden blockage in the lung artery usually caused by blood clots traveling from the leg
Term
IBD-Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Definition
chronic inflammation of the digestive tract,including Crohn's disease,and ulcerative colitis
Term
N&V-Nausa and Vomiting
Definition
concurrent symptoms of stomach distress or systemic illness
Term
LOC-Level Of Consciousness
Definition
a measurement of a patient's arousability and responsiveness to stimui
Term
Dys
Definition
Bad,Painful,or difficult
Term
Trans
Definition
across or through
Term
Sub-/Hypo-
Definition
Under or below
Term
Perimm
Definition
Around - inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity
Term
Retro-
Definition
Behind or backward
Term
Endo -
Definition
Inward or within- endoscopy visual inspection of interior structures
Term
EX-EXO
Definition
Outward or outside exocrine secreting outwardly via ducts
Term
Phag/o
Definition
Eating or Swallowing ( dysphagia difficulty Swallowing)
Term
Disp/o-
Definition
Thirst
Term
Emet/o
Definition
Vomiting-severe or excessive
Term
lith/o
Definition
Stone/or Calculus
Term
WNL-Within Normal Limits
Definition
Clinical notation indicating that the lab results or exam falls within- Normal limits
Term
PO
Definition
Per Os ( by mouth)medication is taken by mouth
Term
Cardi/o
Definition
adnormal enlargement heart
Term
Atri/o
Definition
Atrium upper chamber of the heart
Term
ventricul/o
Definition
Lower chamber of the heart
Term
Valv/o
Definition
inflammation of a heart valve
Term
Myocardi/o
Definition
heart muscle
Term
Pericardi/o
Definition
Pericadium the sac surrounding the heart-inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
Term
Endocardi/o
Definition
Endocardium the inner lining of the heart
Term
coron/o
Definition
Crown or circle referring to the heart's own blood supply
Term
Aort/o
Definition
Aorta is the largest artery I the body
Term
Angi/o
Definition
Vessel- angioplasty surgical repair of the blood vessel
Term
Dent/o
Definition
Teeth,throat and esophagus
Term
Pharyng/o
Definition
Pharynx and Throat
Term
duoden/o
Definition
duodenum-first part of small instestine
Term
Jejun/o
Definition
Jeunumy second part of the small instestine
Term
ile/o
Definition
Ileum Third part of the small intestine
Term
sigmoid/o
Definition
sigmoid colon shape of the colon
Term
azot/o
Definition
an elevated level of urea and other nitrogenous wastes products in the blood. resulting typically from the kidneys not working      well
Term
hydr/o
Definition
hydronephrosis  the swelling of a kidney due to urine build up
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