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The inner region of the kidney. Contains most of the urine-collecting tubules
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Medulla
The inner region of the kidney. Contains most of the urine-collecting tubules
Nephron
A functional unit of the kidney. Form the urine by the processes of filtration, re-absorption, and secretion
Ureters
Two narrow tubes, about 10-12 inches long, which transport urine from the kidney to the bladder through peristalsis.
Uremia (uremic poisoning)
A toxic condition resulting form renal failure in which kidney function is compromised and urea is retained int he blood
Hyperproteinuria
The presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine. Often associated with hypoproteinemia
Hydronephrosis
the dilation of one or both kidneys. This condition can be caused by problems associated with the backing up of urine due to an obstruction such as a stricture in the ureter or blockage in the opening from the bladder to the urethra, or the urethra itself.
Nephrectasis
The distention of the pelvis of the kidney
Nephrolithiasis
the presence of stones in the kidney
Cystolith
A stone located in the urinary bladder
Pyelonephritis
An inflammation of both the renal pelvis and of the kidney. Usually caused by a bacterial infection that has spread to the bladder
Cystalgia
Pain in the urinary bladder
Paraspadias
A congenital abnormality in males in which the urethral opening is on the side of the penis
Diuresis
The increased output of urine
Dysuria
Difficult or painful urination
Nocturnal enuresis
Urinary incontinence during sleep
Polyuria
Excessive urination
Catheterization
The insertion of a tube into the bladder in order to procure a sterile specimen for diagnostic purposes.
KUB (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder)
A radiographic study of these structures without use of a contrast medium. Flat-plate of the abdomen
Lithotripsy
To crush a stone
Nephropexy
The surgical fixation of a floating kidney
Ureteroplasty
The surgical repair of a ureter
Cystopexy
the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall
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