ADDITIONAL MEDICAL TERMS REVIEW
Match the medical term(s) below with the definitions in the numbered list.
azoturia diuresis nephritis urinalysis
BUN enuresis renal hypertension US
catheterization hypospadias retrograde pyelography VCUG
dialysis interstitial uremia Wilms tumor
- refers to microscopic examination of urine.
2. is a malignant neoplasm in the kidney that occurs in young children.
3. is an increase in nitrogenous compounds in urine.
4. is a radiographic technique that detects abnormalities of the kidneys and bladder
using high-frequency sound waves.
5. means increased formation and secretion of urine.
6. is a radiologic technique in which a contrast medium is introduced through a
cystoscope to provide detailed visualization of the urinary collecting system.
7. is an abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of
the penis.
8. is nephritis associated with pathological changes in the renal interstitial tissue,
which may be primary or due to a toxic agent.
9. is a test that measures the amount of urea excreted by kidneys into the blood. - means urinary incontinence,including bed-wetting.
- refers to insertion of a hollow, flexible tube into a body cavity or organ to instill a
substance or remove fluid. - is radiography of the bladder and urethra after introduction of a contrast medium
and during the process of urination. - refers to an elevated level of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the
blood. - refers to high blood pressure that results from kidney disease.
- is the mechanical filtering process used to clean blood of high concentrations of
metabolic waste products.
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 583. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the pathological, diagnostic, and therapeutic terms and retake the review.
Correct Answers × 6.67 = % Score
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