Combining Forms
Kidney
What is nephr/o
Hollow, flexible tube inserted into body to drain fluid
What is a catheter?
Tubular device which supports hollow structures
What is a stent?
Microscopic unit in the kidney that filters blood
What is nephron?
Bedwetting
What is enuresis?
The sac for urine storage or bladder.
What is cyst/o?
High blood pressure
What is hypertension?
Excessive urination at night
What is nocturia?
Cleansing of the blood with a machine
What is hemodialysis?
Inflammation of the bladder
What is cystitis?
Urine
Excessive Urination
What is polyuria?
Inability to hold urine
What is incontinence?
Process of crushing stones?
Long term inability of the kidneys to excrete urine
Painful urination
What is dysuria?
Excessive Thirst
What is polydipsia?
Inflammation of a kidney
What is nephritis?
Disease characterized by a deficiency of insulin
What is diabetes mellitus?
Opening of the urethra
What is meat/o?
Visualization of the bladder with a scope.
What is cystoscopy?
Inability to release urine
What is retention?
Drugs that increase the formation of urine
What is a diuretic?
Releasing urine from the body
What is voiding, micturition or urniation?