Medical Terminology Simplified

7–47 Urethr/al stricture is a condition of narrowing of the lumen (tubular space within a structure). It is usually caused by in ...

7–54 Identify the element in -algia, -dynia, -pepsia,and -phagiathat means condition: __________. 7–55 Malignant tumors are canc ...

SECTION REVIEW 7-3 Using the following table, write the CF or suffix that matches its definition in the space provided to the le ...

7–61 Microscopic examination of the kidney reveals about one million nephrons, all of which play a vital role in the maintenance ...

7–63 Glomerul/o/nephr/itis is an inflammatory disease of the kidney that prima- rily involves the glomerulus. It is characterize ...

7–69 An intra/ven/ous pyel/o/gram (IVP) provides visualization of urinary structures. It is used to assess the urinary tract and ...

7–73 Pyel/o/nephr/itis is an extremely dangerous condition, especially in preg- nant women, because it can cause premature labor ...

7–78 Hydr/o/nephr/osis is an enlargement of the kidney due to constant pres- sure from backed-up urine in the ureter. It may be ...

7–80 Presence of ren/al calculi increases the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) because they obstruct the free flow of uri ...

7–88 Elderly patients in nursing homes may experience uncontrolled loss of urine from the bladder. They may suffer from the cond ...

SECTION REVIEW 7-4 Using the following table, write the CF, suffix, or prefix that matches its definition in the space provided ...

ABBREVIATIONS This section introduces urinary system–related abbreviations and their meanings. Included are abbreviations contai ...

Increased formation and secretion of urine Kidney disease that has advanced to the point that the kidneys can no longer ade- qua ...

Abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis Condition associated with pathological changes ...

Radiographic study using a narrow beam of x-rays that rotates in a full arc around the patient to acquire multiple views of the ...

Radiographic technique using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) that bounce off body tissues and are recorded to produce an ...

Mechanical filtering process used to clean blood of high concentrations of metabolic waste products, draw off excess fluids, and ...

Organ transplant of a kidney in a patient with end-stage renal disease; also called kid- ney transplantation Additional Medical ...

Placement of a thin tube into the ureter to prevent or treat obstruction of urine flow from the kidney Indwelling stents require ...

Pharmacology • CHAPTER 7 313 PHARMACOLOGY The following table lists common drug categories used to treat urinary disorders, as w ...