Anatomy and Physiology /HOSA: Med Term Urinary Part 2
HOSA: Med Term Urinary Part 2
This deck covers key medical terms related to the urinary system, including conditions, symptoms, and anatomical abnormalities.
aka: nephrotic syndrome
nephrosis
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Term
Definition
aka: nephrotic syndrome
nephrosis
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define MINIMAL CHANGE DISEASE
nephrons look normal under microscope
describe EDEMA
excessive fluid accumulation & swelling in tissue; symptom of nephrotic syndrome, kidney disease, & other
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define HYPERPROTEINURIA
abnormally high concentration of protein in urine
define HYPOPROTEINEMIA
abnormally low concentration of protein in blood & associate w/hyperproteinuria
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describe ECTOPIC KIDNEY
congenital; 1 kidney in weird position/fused with other kidney & increase risk of UTI & nephroliths
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
aka: nephrotic syndrome | nephrosis |
define MINIMAL CHANGE DISEASE | nephrons look normal under microscope |
describe EDEMA | excessive fluid accumulation & swelling in tissue; symptom of nephrotic syndrome, kidney disease, & other |
define HYPERPROTEINURIA | abnormally high concentration of protein in urine |
define HYPOPROTEINEMIA | abnormally low concentration of protein in blood & associate w/hyperproteinuria |
describe ECTOPIC KIDNEY | congenital; 1 kidney in weird position/fused with other kidney & increase risk of UTI & nephroliths |
describe HYDRONEPHROSIS | dilation of 1 or both kidneys bc of backing up of urine from spacings, stricture, or obstruction |
describe NEPHRITIS | inflammation of kidney or kidneys bc of toxins, infection, autoimmune |
describe GLOMERULONEPHRITIS | nephritis caused by inflammation of glomeruli; RBCs & proteins leak into urine |
define PYONEPHROSIS | suppuration of kidney associated w/hydronephrosis |
aka: pyonephrosis | nephropyosis |
describe POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE (PKD) | genetic condition where fluid-filled cysts in kidneys replace kidney mass & reduce function leading to kidney failure & enlargement |
describe RENAL COLIC | acute pain in kidney from blockage bc of nephrolith that comes in waves |
describe RENAL CELL CARCINOMA | most common kidney cancer asymptomatic until tumor impairs function & can lead to flank pain & blood in urine |
aka: renal cell carcinoma | hypernephroma |
define WILMS TUMOR | rare malignant kidney tumor in kids w/high cure rate |
aka: Wilms tumor | nephroblastoma |
define STONE | abnormal mineral deposit |
aka: stone | calculus or calculi |
define NEPHROLITHIASIS | presence of stones in kidney |
aka: nephrolith | kidney stone or renal calculus |
describe URINARY TRACT OBSTRUCTION | blockage preventing flow of urine bc of stones, congenital abnormalities, or enlarged prostate |
define URETEROLITH | stone anywhere along ureter |
define CYSTOLITH | stone in bladder |
define CYSTOLITHIASIS | bladder in stones |
describe HYDROURETER | distention of ureter w/blocked urine bc blockage & always accompanies hydronephrosis |
describe URETERAL OBSTRUCTION | blockage of 1 or both ureters bc of congenital, ureterolith, or other disorders |
define URETERORRHAGIA | discharge of blood from ureter |
define CYSTOCELE | hernia of bladder thru vaginal wall |
aka: cystocele | prolapsed bladder |