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Medical Terminology: Urinary System Part 6

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A deck of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the urinary system, including conditions, processes, and diagnostic tests.

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Define: Urination

The process of discharging urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra. Urination is a vital bodily function for waste elimination.
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Term
Definition
Define: Urination
The process of discharging urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra. Urination is a vital bodily function for waste elimination.
Define: Retention (urinary retention)
The inability to completely empty the bladder, leading to discomfort and potential complications. Urinary retention can result from obstructions or ne...
Define: Residual urine
The amount of urine left in the bladder after urination, which can indicate urinary retention issues. Residual urine may need to be measured to assess...
Define: Urge (urinary urgency)
A sudden, strong need to urinate, often difficult to control, which can be a symptom of various conditions. Urinary urgency is a common complaint amon...
Define: Frequency (urinary frequency)
The condition of needing to urinate more often than normal, which can indicate underlying health issues. Urinary frequency can be a sign of a urinary ...
Define: Stricture (urethral stricture)
A narrowing of the urethra that can obstruct urine flow, often caused by injury or infection. Urethral stricture may require surgical intervention to ...
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Medical Terminology: Urinary System Part 6
TermDefinition
Define: Urination
The process of discharging urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra. Urination is a vital bodily function for waste elimination.
Define: Retention (urinary retention)
The inability to completely empty the bladder, leading to discomfort and potential complications. Urinary retention can result from obstructions or nerve problems.
Define: Residual urine
The amount of urine left in the bladder after urination, which can indicate urinary retention issues. Residual urine may need to be measured to assess bladder function.
Define: Urge (urinary urgency)
A sudden, strong need to urinate, often difficult to control, which can be a symptom of various conditions. Urinary urgency is a common complaint among patients with bladder disorders.
Define: Frequency (urinary frequency)
The condition of needing to urinate more often than normal, which can indicate underlying health issues. Urinary frequency can be a sign of a urinary tract infection or bladder irritation.
Define: Stricture (urethral stricture)
A narrowing of the urethra that can obstruct urine flow, often caused by injury or infection. Urethral stricture may require surgical intervention to restore normal urine flow.
Define: Obstruction (urinary obstruction)
A blockage in the urinary tract that prevents normal urine flow, potentially leading to kidney damage. Urinary obstruction can cause severe pain and requires prompt medical attention.
Define: Reflux (vesicoureteral reflux)
A condition where urine flows backward from the bladder into the ureters or kidneys, increasing the risk of infections. Vesicoureteral reflux is often diagnosed in children with recurrent UTIs.
Define: Crystalluria
The presence of crystals in urine, which can indicate underlying metabolic disorders or kidney stones. Crystalluria may be detected during a urinalysis.
Define: Casts (urinary casts)
Molded structures formed in the renal tubules that can indicate various kidney diseases when found in urine. Urinary casts can help diagnose conditions like glomerulonephritis.
Define: Bacteriuria
The presence of bacteria in urine, which can indicate a urinary tract infection or contamination. Bacteriuria is often confirmed through a urine culture.
Define: Pyuria
The presence of pus in urine, indicating infection or inflammation in the urinary tract. Pyuria is commonly associated with urinary tract infections.
Define: Nitrites (urine nitrites)
Compounds that can be found in urine when bacteria convert nitrates to nitrites, often indicating a urinary tract infection. Urine nitrites are a common finding in patients with UTIs.
Define: Leukocyte esterase
An enzyme released by white blood cells that can be detected in urine, indicating infection or inflammation. Leukocyte esterase is often tested for in cases of suspected urinary tract infections.