Prefix
py/o
pus
-scopy
visual examination
-algia
functional unit of kidney
nephrons
Calculus
stone
A-, An-
none, without
olig/o
scanty, few
-malacia
abnormal softening
artificial kidney machine to filter waste from patients blood
hemodialysis
incontinence
unable to control excretory function
Poly -
multiple, excessive
-cele
hernia
-graphy
radiological exam, recording
waste is removed by a fluid exchange in peritoneal cavity
Peritoneal dialysis
Diuretic
medication that increases urination
Diuresis = increased excretion of urine
Leuk/o
white
Lithotripsy
Destruction of stone
-pexy
surgical fixation
Medulla vs. Cortex
Medulla = inner - where nephrons are located
Cortex = outer
Nocturia
Enuresis
Bed wetting
Hypo-
Epi-
Para-
deficient, below
on top, above
surrounding, beside
retention
4 RR's
rrhaphy
rrhagia
rrhexis
rrhea
suture
bursting forth, excessive flow of blood
burst
flow
Collects urine before entering ureters
Renal Pelvis - Pyel/o
Renal Colic
acute pain in kidney due to blockage from stone