Vocabulary Review • CHAPTER 7 327327VOCABULARY REVIEW
Match the medical term(s) with the definitions in the numbered list.
acute renal failure cystocele malignant oliguria
anuria diuretics nephrolithotomy polyuria
benign edema nephrons renal pelvis
bilateral hematuria nephroptosis ureteropyeloplasty
cholelithiasis IVP nocturia urinary incontinence
- refers to cancerous growths.
- are microscopic filtering units in the kidney that are responsible for keeping body
fluids in balance. - refers to formation of gallstones.
- is a funnel-shaped reservoir that is the basin of the kidney.
- is an x-ray film of the kidneys after injection of dye.
- are drugs that stimulate urine flow.
- means swelling (of body tissues).
- refers to noncancerous growths.
- is an incision into a kidney to remove a stone.
- is a condition that results from lack of blood flow to the kidneys.
- is downward displacement of a kidney.
- is surgical repair of a ureter and renal pelvis.
- means pertaining to two sides.
- means excessive urination at night.
- refers to the inability to hold urine.
- refers to the presence of blood cells in urine.
- means excessive discharge of urine.
- is a diminished amount of urine formation.
- is an absence of urine formation.
- is a herniation of the urinary bladder.
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 586. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the chapter vocabulary and retake the review.
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