type of MD that would treat diabetes mellitus
endocrinologist
orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o
testes
inflammation of the bladder
cystitis
CF for thigh bone
femor/o
abbreviation for a common screening blood test
CBC (complete blood count)
CF for gallbladder
cholecyst/o
oligospermia
deficiency of sperm
nephrolithiasis
kidney stones
CF for bones of fingers and toes
phalang/o
EEG (electroencephalography)
CF for potassium
kal/i
procedure for elective sterilization in males
vasectomy
medications that promote excretion of urine
diuretics
CF for cartilage
chondr/o
abbreviation for procedure which crushes stones using ultrasound
ESwL (extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy)
medical term for fainting
syncope
inflammation of the glans penis
balanitis
another term for urinary incontinence
enuresis
branch of medicine that treats musculoskeletal disorders
orthopedics
TURP (transurethral resection of prostate)
CF meaning old age
presby/o
deformity in which urethra opens on the underside of the penis
hypospadias
large amount of urea in blood
uremia
lateral curvature of the spine
scoliosis
abbreviation that refers to chronic renal failure
ESRD (end stage renal disease)