Word Parts
what does the word part calcul/o mean
Stone
what are the function of the kidneys
filter waste products and excess water from the blood, forming urine, which is then excreted from the body.
what is a symptom of polyuria
Condition of excessive urine production
what is glycosuria
Condition in which carbohydrates or sugars are excreted in the urine.
what are the 4 types of urine collection
24-hour urine collection, clean-catch midstream urine collection,drug-testing urine collection, and sterile urine collection
what does the word part urethr/o mean
urethra
what is the rental cortex
the rental cortex is the outer layer of the kidney It contains more than one million microscopic units called nephrons
what is a symptom of nocturnal enuresis
Involuntary discharge of urine that occurs during sleep
what is hematuria
Condition in which blood or blood cells are excreted in the urine.
what is a dipstick urinalysis
A type of urinalysis that screens for chemical changes in the urine
what does the word part xanth/o mean
yellow; yellowish
what is a symptom of diuresis
Abnormal increase in production of urine.
what is interstitial cystitis
Chronic inflammation of the bladder wall.
what is a urinalysis
Examination of the urine for the presence of abnormal elements that may indicate a pathological condition
what does the word part -cele mean
hernia; swelling; protrusion
what is the function of the ureters
the ureters transport urine from the renal pelvises of the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
what is a symptom for anuria
Absence of urine production
what is nephrolithiasis
Renal calculi; kidney stones
what is the purpose of a toxicology
A test of blood or urine to check for potential toxins or poisons such as drugs/ alcohol or other substances.
what does the word part -tripsy mean
crushing
what is the function of the urethra
the urethra transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
What are symptoms of a UTI
dysuria or Difficult or painful urination.
what is urinary incontinence
Loss of voluntary control over the discharge of urine from the bladder;
what is a cystoscopy
Visual examination of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope