word parts
ur/o
what is urine; urinary tract
2 bean-shaped organs that filter metabolic waste, ions, & excess water from the blood, forming urine.
what are kidneys
anuria
what is Absence of urine production
Nephropathy
what is disease of the kidneys
lithotripsy
high-energy shock waves are used to make stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter smaller
-megaly
what is enlargement
Hollow, muscular organ that stores urine before it is excreted out of the body.
what is the urinary bladder
dysuria
what is Difficult or painful urination
Cystitis
what is inflammation of the bladder
lithotomy
small incision made in the kidney, gallbladder, or urinary bladder to surgically remove one or more stones
-osis
what is process; abnormal condition
Tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
what is the urethra
glycosuria
what is sugar in urine
UTI
what is urinary tract infection
A diuretic is a drug that increases _
what is urine output
-pexy
what is surgical fixation
Involuntary muscle controlling urine flow.
Internal sphincter
oliguria
what is a small amount of urine produced
Nephrolithiasis
what are kidney stones
straight catheter (how many times to use it)
single-use applications
-poietin
what is a substance that forms
The opening through which urine exits the body.
what is the Urinary meatus
polyuria
what is a Condition of excessive urine production
Cystocele
what is bladder herniation
foley catheter
flexible, kept in place by a balloon inflated with air or liquid, is intended for longer-term use