Chapter 6, Urinary System,  Quiz 2,  ANSWERS

1. cysitis:  inflammation of the bladder
2. hydronephrosis:  abnormal condition of water in the kidney (distention of the kidney pelvis with urine because of an obstruction)
3. ureterolithiasis: condition of stones in the ureters
4. nephroma: tumor of the kidney
5. cystolith: stone in the bladder
6. urinary tract infection: infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract
7. cystostomy:  creation of an artificial opening into the bladder
8. nephritis:  inflammation of a kidney
9. meatotomy:  incision of the meatus
10. cystectomy:  excision of the bladder
11. urethropexy:  surgical fixation of the urethra
12. pyleogram:  x-ray film of the renal pelvis
13. urethrostomy:  creation of an artificial opening into the urethra
14. ureterogram: x-ray film of the ureters
15. nephroscopy:  visual examination of the kidney
16. nocturia:  night urination
17. anuria: absence of urine (failure of the kidney to excrete urine)
18. urinary:  pertaining to urine
19. nephrosonography:  process of recording the kidney with ultrasound
20. urethroscope:  instrument used for visual examination of the urethra

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