Prefixes
Suffixes
Combining forms
Challenge word building
Pathology
100
bladder
What is cyst
100
hernia, tumor, swelling
What is -cele
100
glomerulus
What is glomerul/o
100
Surgical repair of the bladder is a/an
What is cystoplasty
100
Inability of one or both kidneys to perform their functions.
What is renal failure.
200
through, between, apart, complete
What is dia-
200
stretching, dilation, enlargement
What is -ectasis
200
collects urine produced by the kidneys
What is pyelo/o
200
The procedure to separate adhesions around a ureter is a/an
What is ureterolysis
200
Progressive loss of renal function over months or years. Condition may be life-threatening and may result from hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or a family history of kidney disease.
What is CKD or chronic kidney disease
300
renal pelvis, bowl of kidney
What is pyel
300
surgical fixation
What is -pexy
300
liquid was products to be excreted
What is ur/o, or urin/o
300
Abnormal softening of the kidney is known as
What is nephromalacia
300
Excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues that can be symptomatic of nephrotic syndrome and other kidney diseases. Symptoms include swelling around the eyes, abdomen, or the legs and feet.
What is edema.
400
kidney
What is nephr
400
to crush
What is -tripsy
400
a gland of the male reproductive system that surrounds the male urethra. Disorders of this gland can disrupt the flow of urine.
What is prostat/o
400
Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney is known as
What is pyelonephritis
400
Also known as floating kidney, it is the prolapse, or dropping down, of a kidney into the pelvic area when the patient stands.
What is nephroptosis
500
glomerulus
What is glomerul
500
urination, urine
What is -uria
500
Filters the blood to remove waste products, maintains electrolyte concentrations, and removes excess water to maintain the fluid volume within the body.
What is nephr/o or ren/o
500
A prolapse of the female urethra is a/an
What is urethrocele
500
Genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidenys.
What is PKD or polycystic kidney disease