Anatomy Medical Terminology

Front 1

angi/o

Back 1

blood or lymph vessels

Front 2

aort/o

Back 2

aorta

Front 3

arteri/o

Back 3

artery

Front 4

ather/o

Back 4

plaque, fatty substance

Front 5

brady-

Back 5

slow

Front 6

cardi/o

Back 6

heart

Front 7

coron/o

Back 7

coronary, crown

Front 8

-emia

Back 8

blood, blood condition

Front 9

erythr/o

Back 9

red

Front 10

hem/o, hemat/o

Back 10

blood, relating to the blood

Front 11

leuk/o

Back 11

white

Front 12

phleb/o

Back 12

vein

Front 13

tachy

Back 13

fast, rapid

Front 14

thromb/o

Back 14

clot

Front 15

ven/o

Back 15

vein

Front 16

leuk/o

Back 16

white

Front 17

phleb/o

Back 17

vein

Front 18

tachy

Back 18

fast, rapid

Front 19

thromb/o

Back 19

clot

Front 20

ven/o

Back 20

vein

Front 21

aneurysm

Back 21

a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery

Front 22

angiitis

Back 22

inflammation of a blood or lymph vessel

Front 23

angina pectoris

Back 23

episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium

Front 24

angiostenosis

Back 24

abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel

Front 25

antiarrhythmic

Back 25

medication administered to control irregularities of the heart-beat

Front 26

anticoagulant

Back 26

medication that slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming

Front 27

antihypertensive

Back 27

medication administered to lower blood pressure

Front 28

aplastic anemia

Back 28

a condition marked by the absence of all formed blood elements

Front 29

atherectomy

Back 29

surgical removal of plaque from the interior lining of an artery

Front 30

atheroma

Back 30

a deposit of fatty plaque within the arterial wall that is characteristic of cholesterol plaques

Front 31

automated external defibrillator

Back 31

electronic equipment that externally shocks the heart to restore a normal cardiac rhythm

Front 32

bradycardia

Back 32

an abnormally slow heartbeat, usually at a rate of less than 60 beats per minute

Front 33

cardiac arrhythmia

Back 33

a change in the rhythem of the heartbeat

Front 34

cardiac catheterization

Back 34

a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and guided into the heart

Front 35

cardiomegaly

Back 35

abnormal enlargement of the heart

Front 36

cholesterol

Back 36

a waxy fatlike substance that travels in the blood in packages called lipoproteins

Front 37

defibrillation

Back 37

the use of electrical shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm

Front 38

digital subtraction angiography

Back 38

a diagnostic technique that makes it possible to view vascular structures without superimposed bone and soft tissue densities

Front 39

dyscrasia

Back 39

any pathologic condition of the cellular elements of the blood

Front 40

electrocardiogram

Back 40

a record of the electrical activity of the myocardium that is produced by electrocardiography

Front 41

embolism

Back 41

the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus

Front 42

embolus

Back 42

a foreign object, such as a blood clot, quantity of air or gas, or a bit of tissue or tumor, that is circulating in the blood

Front 43

endarterectomy

Back 43

the surgical removal of the lining of an artery that is clogged with plaque

Front 44

endocarditis

Back 44

inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Front 45

erythrocytes

Back 45

red blood cells

Front 46

hemangioma

Back 46

a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels

Front 47

hemochromatosis

Back 47

a genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron

Front 48

hemolytic anemia

Back 48

the condition in which red blood cells are destroyed more rapidly than the bone marrow can replace them

Front 49

hemolytic reaction

Back 49

the destruction of red blood cells that occurs when a patient receives a transfusion of mismatched blood

Front 50

hemostasis

Back 50

to stop or control bleeding

Front 51

hypoperfusion

Back 51

a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part

Front 52

ischemic heart disease

Back 52

a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart

Front 53

leukemia

Back 53

a malignancy characterized by a progressive increase in the number of abnormal white blood cells found in hemopoietic tissues, other organs and in the circulating blood

Front 54

leukocytes

Back 54

white blood cells

Front 55

megaloblastic anemia

Back 55

a blood disorder in which red blood cells are larger than normal

Front 56

myelodysplastic syndrome

Back 56

a progressive condition of dysfunctional bone marrow that may eventually develop into leukemia

Front 57

myocardial infarction

Back 57

the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries resulting in an infarct of the affected myocardium

Front 58

myocarditis

Back 58

inflammation of the myocardium

Front 59

orthostatic hypotension

Back 59

low blood pressure that occurs in a standing posture

Front 60

palpitation

Back 60

a pounding or racing heart with or without irregularity in rhythm

Front 61

paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

Back 61

an episode that begins and ends abruptly during which there are very rapid and regular heartbeats that originate in the atrium

Front 62

pernicious anemia

Back 62

an autoimmune disorder in which the red blood cells are abnormally formed due to an inability to absorb vitamin B12

Front 63

phlebitis

Back 63

inflammation of a vein or veins

Front 64

plasmapheresis

Back 64

the removal of whole blood from the body, separation of its cellular elements, and reinfusion of these cellular elements suspended in saline or a plasma substitute

Front 65

polyarteritis

Back 65

inflammation of several arteries

Front 66

Raynaud's phenomenon

Back 66

intermittent attacks of pallor, cyanosis, and redness of the fingers and toes

Front 67

septicemia

Back 67

a systemic disease caused by the spread of microorganisms and their toxins via the circulating blood

Front 68

tachycardia

Back 68

an abnormally fast heartbeat usually at a rate of more than 100 beats per minute

Front 69

thallium stress test

Back 69

the assessment of the flow of blood through the heart during activity with the use of the radiopharmaceutical thallium during a stress test

Front 70

thrombolytic

Back 70

medication that slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming

Front 71

thrombosis

Back 71

the abnormal condition of having a thrombus

Front 72

thrombotic occlusion

Back 72

the blocking of an artery by a thrombus

Front 73

thrombus

Back 73

a blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein

Front 74

tissue plasminogen activator

Back 74

a thrombolytic administered to some patients having a heart attack or stroke to dissolve damaging blood clots

Front 75

valvoplasty

Back 75

the surgical repair or replacement of a heart valve

Front 76

valvulitis

Back 76

an inflammation of a heart valve

Front 77

varicose veins

Back 77

abnormally swollen veins usually occurring in the legs

Front 78

vasoconstrictor

Back 78

medication that constricts the blood vessels

Front 79

vasodilator

Back 79

medication that dilates the blood vessels

Front 80

atel/o

Back 80

incomplete, imperfect

Front 81

bronch/o, bronchi/o

Back 81

bronchial tube, bronchus

Front 82

cyan/o

Back 82

blue

Front 83

-ecstasis

Back 83

stretching, dilation, enlargement

Front 84

laryng/o

Back 84

larynx, throat

Front 85

ox/i, ox/o, ox/y

Back 85

oxygen

Front 86

pharyng/o

Back 86

throat, pharynx

Front 87

phon/o

Back 87

sound, voice

Front 88

pleur/o

Back 88

pleura, side of the body

Front 89

-pnea

Back 89

breathing

Front 90

pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneu-

Back 90

lung, air

Front 91

pulm/o, pulmon/o

Back 91

lung

Front 92

tachy-

Back 92

fast, rapid

Front 93

thorac/o, -thorax

Back 93

chest, pleural cavity

Front 94

trache/o

Back 94

trachea, windpipe

Front 95

anoxia

Back 95

the absence of oxygen from the blood gases or tissues

Front 96

anthracosis

Back 96

the form of pneumoconiosis caused by coal dust in the lungs

Front 97

antitussive

Back 97

medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing

Front 98

aphonia

Back 98

the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds

Front 99

apnea

Back 99

the absence of spontaneous respiration

Front 100

asbestosis

Back 100

the form of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs

Front 101

asphyxia

Back 101

the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function

Front 102

asphyxiation

Back 102

any interruption of breathing resulting in asphyxia

Front 103

atelectasis

Back 103

a condition in which the lung fails to expand completely due to shallow breathing or because the air passages are blocked

Front 104

bradypnea

Back 104

an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than 10 breaths per minute

Front 105

bronchiectasis

Back 105

chronic, irreversible enlargement of bronchi or bronchioles

Front 106

bronchodilator

Back 106

an agent that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs

Front 107

bronchorrhea

Back 107

an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi

Front 108

bronchoscopy

Back 108

the visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope

Front 109

cheyne-stokes respiration

Back 109

a pattern of alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea followed by hypernea

Front 110

croup

Back 110

an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness and a barking cough

Front 111

cystic fibrosis

Back 111

a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus

Front 112

diphtheria

Back 112

an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract that can result in damage to the heart muscle and peripheral nerves

Front 113

dysphonia

Back 113

any change in vocal quality including hoarseness, weakness or the cracking of a boy's voice in puberty

Front 114

dyspnea

Back 114

difficult or labored breathing

Front 115

emphysema

Back 115

the progressive loss of lung function that is commonly attributed to long-term smoking

Front 116

empyema

Back 116

an accumulation of pus or infected fluid in the pleural cavity

Front 117

endotracheal intubation

Back 117

the passage of a tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway

Front 118

epistaxis

Back 118

bleeding from the nose that is usually caused by an injury, excessive use of blood thinners, or bleeding disorders

Front 119

hemoptysis

Back 119

coughing up of blood or bloodstained sputum

Front 120

hemothorax

Back 120

blood in the pleural cavity

Front 121

hypercapnia

Back 121

the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Front 122

hypernea

Back 122

an increase in the depth and rate of the respiratory movements

Front 123

hypopnea

Back 123

shallow or slow respiration

Front 124

hypoxemia

Back 124

a condition of having subnormal oxygen levels in the blood

Front 125

hypoxia

Back 125

the condition of having subnormal oxygen levels in the body tissues and cells

Front 126

laryngectomy

Back 126

the surgical removal of the larynx

Front 127

laryngitis

Back 127

inflammation of the larynx

Front 128

laryngoplegia

Back 128

paralysis of the larynx

Front 129

laryngoscopy

Back 129

the visual examination of the larynx using a laryngoscope

Front 130

mediastinum

Back 130

the cavity located between the lungs

Front 131

nebulizer

Back 131

a medical device that dispenses medication in the form of a mist that is inhaled via a face mask or mouthpiece

Front 132

otolaryngologist

Back 132

a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the ears, nose and throat

Front 133

pertussis

Back 133

a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough

Front 134

pharyngitis

Back 134

inflammation of the pharynx

Front 135

pharyngoplasty

Back 135

surgical repair of the pharynx

Front 136

pleurectomy

Back 136

the surgical removal of part of the pleura

Front 137

pleurisy

Back 137

inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath

Front 138

pleurodynia

Back 138

pain in the pleura or in the side

Front 139

pneumoconiosis

Back 139

an abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs that usually develops after years of environmental or occupational contact

Front 140

pneumonectomy

Back 140

the surgical removal of all or part of a lung

Front 141

pneumothorax

Back 141

the accumulation of air in the pleural space causing a pressure imbalance that may make the lung collapse

Front 142

polysomnography

Back 142

the diagnostic measurement of physiological activity during sleep

Front 143

pulmonologist

Back 143

a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the lungs and associated tissues

Front 144

pulse oximeter

Back 144

an external monitor that measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood

Front 145

pyothorax

Back 145

an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

Front 146

sinusitis

Back 146

an inflammation of the sinuses

Front 147

spirometry

Back 147

a noninvasive test in which a patient breathes into a device that measures airflow, the length of time of each breath and air volume

Front 148

tachypnea

Back 148

an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute

Front 149

thoracentesis

Back 149

the surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity

Front 150

thoracostomy

Back 150

the surgical creation of an opening into the chest cavity to establish drainage of empyema

Front 151

tracheostomy

Back 151

the creation of an opening into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate the passage of air or the removal of secretions

Front 152

tracheotomy

Back 152

an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage

Front 153

tuberculosis

Back 153

an infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually attacks the lungs

Front 154

an/o

Back 154

anus, ring

Front 155

cec/o

Back 155

cecum

Front 156

chol/e

Back 156

bile, gall

Front 157

cholecyst/o

Back 157

gallbladder

Front 158

col/o, colon/o

Back 158

colon, large intestine

Front 159

enter/o

Back 159

small intestine

Front 160

esophag/o

Back 160

esophagus

Front 161

gastr/o

Back 161

stomach, belly

Front 162

hepat/o

Back 162

liver

Front 163

-lithiasis

Back 163

presence of stones

Front 164

-pepsia

Back 164

digest, digestion

Front 165

pancreat/o

Back 165

pancreas

Front 166

proct/o

Back 166

anus and rectum

Front 167

rect/o

Back 167

rectum, straight

Front 168

sigmoid/o

Back 168

sigmoid colon

Front 169

amebic dysentery

Back 169

frequent, watery stools often with blood and mucus caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica

Front 170

anastomosis

Back 170

a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures

Front 171

anorexia nervosa

Back 171

an eating disorder characterized by a false perception of body appearance that leads to a refusal to maintain a normal body weight

Front 172

anoscopy

Back 172

the visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum using a short speculum called an anoscope

Front 173

aphthous ulcers

Back 173

grey-white pits with a red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth

Front 174

ascites

Back 174

an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Front 175

bilirubin

Back 175

a pigment produced from the destruction of hemoglobin, is released by the liver in bile, excess bilirubin in the blood is associated with jaundice

Front 176

bolus

Back 176

a mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed

Front 177

borborygmus

Back 177

the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine

Front 178

botulism

Back 178

food poisoning characterized by paralysis, and often death, that is caused by the bacterium clostridium botulinum

Front 179

bruxism

Back 179

involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth that usually occurs during sleep

Front 180

bulimia nervosa

Back 180

an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behavior, such as self-induced vomiting

Front 181

cholecystalgia

Back 181

pain in the gallbladder

Front 182

cholecystectomy

Back 182

the surgical removal of the gallbladder

Front 183

cholecystitis

Back 183

inflammation of gallbladder, usually associated with gallstones blocking the flow of bile

Front 184

choledocholithotomy

Back 184

an incision in the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones

Front 185

cholelithiasis

Back 185

the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts

Front 186

cholera

Back 186

severe diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae

Front 187

cirrhosis

Back 187

a progressive degenerative disease of the liver in which scar tissue replaces normal tissue

Front 188

colonoscopy

Back 188

direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum

Front 189

colostomy

Back 189

the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface

Front 190

dental prophylaxis

Back 190

the professional cleaning of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus

Front 191

diverticulitis

Back 191

inflammation of one or more diverticula in the wall of the colon

Front 192

diverticulosis

Back 192

the presence of a number of diverticula in the wall of the colon

Front 193

dyspepsia

Back 193

pain or discomfort in digestion

Front 194

dysphagia

Back 194

difficulty in swallowing

Front 195

emesis

Back 195

to expel the contents of the stomach through the esophagus and out of the mouth

Front 196

emetic

Back 196

medication that is administered to produce vomiting

Front 197

enteritis

Back 197

inflammation of the small intestine caused by eating or drinking substances contaminated with viral or bacterial pathogens

Front 198

eructation

Back 198

the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach

Front 199

esophageal reflux

Back 199

the upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus

Front 200

esophageal varices

Back 200

enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus

Front 201

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Back 201

the endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach and upper duodenum

Front 202

gastroduodenostomy

Back 202

the removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum

Front 203

gastroenteritis

Back 203

inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines

Front 204

gingivitis

Back 204

inflammation of the gums; the earliest stage of periodontal disease

Front 205

hematemesis

Back 205

vomiting blood

Front 206

hemoccult

Back 206

a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools

Front 207

hemorrhoidectomy

Back 207

the surgical removal of hemorrhoids

Front 208

hepatitis

Back 208

inflammation of the liver

Front 209

herpes labialis

Back 209

blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent tissue caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1

Front 210

hiatal hernia

Back 210

the protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal sphincter in the diaphragm

Front 211

hyperemesis

Back 211

extreme, persistent vomiting that may lead to dehydration

Front 212

ileitis

Back 212

an inflammation of the ileum

Front 213

ileus

Back 213

the partial or complete blockage of the small and/or large intestine caused by the cessation of intestinal peristalsis

Front 214

intussusception

Back 214

the telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part

Front 215

jaundice

Back 215

a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood

Front 216

maxillofacial surgery

Back 216

specialized surgery of the face and jaws to correct deformities, treat diseases, and repair injuries

Front 217

melena

Back 217

the passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance that is caused by the presence of digested blood

Front 218

morbid obesity

Back 218

the condition of weighing two or three times, or more, the ideal weight

Front 219

nasogastric intubation

Back 219

the placement of a tube through the nose and into the stomach

Front 220

peristalsis

Back 220

a series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles of the esophagus in a single direction

Front 221

proctoplasty

Back 221

surgical repair of the rectum

Front 222

pyrosis

Back 222

the burning sensation caused by the return of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus

Front 223

regurgitation

Back 223

the return of swallowed food into the mouth

Front 224

salmonella

Back 224

severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting accompanied by a high fever that are caused by the bacteria Salmonella

Front 225

sigmoidoscopy

Back 225

the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon

Front 226

ulcerative colitis

Back 226

a chronic condition of unknown cause in which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation

Front 227

volvulus

Back 227

twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction

Front 228

xerostomia

Back 228

the lack of adequate saliva due to the absence of or diminished secretions by the salivary gland

Front 229

dia

Back 229

through, between, apart, complete

Front 230

cele

Back 230

hernia, tumor, swelling

Front 231

cyst/o

Back 231

urinary bladder, cyst, sac of fluid

Front 232

ectasis

Back 232

stretching, dilation, enlargement

Front 233

glomerul/o

Back 233

glomerulus

Front 234

lith/o

Back 234

stone, calculus

Front 235

lysis

Back 235

breakdown, separation, setting free, destruction, loosening

Front 236

nephr/o

Back 236

kidney

Front 237

pexy

Back 237

surgical fixation

Front 238

pyel/o

Back 238

renal pelvis, bowl of kidney

Front 239

tripsy

Back 239

to crush

Front 240

ur/o

Back 240

urine, urinary tract

Front 241

ureter/o

Back 241

ureter

Front 242

urethra/o

Back 242

urethra

Front 243

uria

Back 243

urination, urine

Front 244

anuria

Back 244

the absence of urine formation by the kidneys

Front 245

catheterization

Back 245

the withdrawal of urine from the urinary bladder to obtain a sterile specimen for diagnostic purposes, the withdrawal of urine to control incontinence, or the placement of fluid, such as a chemotherapy solution, into the bladder

Front 246

cystitis

Back 246

inflammation of the bladder

Front 247

cystocele

Back 247

a hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall

Front 248

cystolith

Back 248

a stone located in the urinary bladder

Front 249

cystopexy

Back 249

the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall

Front 250

cystoscopy

Back 250

the visual examination of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope

Front 251

diabetic nephropathy

Back 251

a kidney disease that is the result of thickening and sclerosis of the glomeruli caused by long-term diabetes mellitus

Front 252

dialysis

Back 252

a procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function

Front 253

diuretics

Back 253

medications administered to increase urine secretion to rid the body of excess sodium and water

Front 254

dysuria

Back 254

difficult or painful urination

Front 255

enuresis

Back 255

the involuntary discharge of urine

Front 256

epispadias

Back 256

a congenital abnormality affecting the opening of the urethral meatus-->in the male this opening is located on the upper surface of the penis; in the female the urethral opening is in the region of the clitoris

Front 257

glomerulonephritis

Back 257

a form of nephritis that involves primarily the glomeruli

Front 258

hemodialysis

Back 258

a procedure that filters waste products from the patient's blood to replace the function of damaged kidneys

Front 259

hydronephrosis

Back 259

the dilation of one or both kidneys that is the result of an obstruction of the flow of urine

Front 260

hydroureter

Back 260

the distention of the ureter with urine that cannot flow because the ureter is blocked

Front 261

hyperlipidemia

Back 261

the condition of elevated plasma concentrations of cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins in the bloodstream

Front 262

hyperproteinuria

Back 262

the presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the blood

Front 263

hypospadias

Back 263

the congenital abnormality of the placement of the urethral opening-->in the male the urethral opening is on the under surface of the penis; in the female the urethral opening is into the vagina

Front 264

incontinence

Back 264

the inability to control excretory functions

Front 265

interstitial cystitis

Back 265

a chronic inflammation within the wall of the bladder

Front 266

intravenous pyelogram

Back 266

a series of timed radiographic studies of the kidneys and ureters used to diagnose changes in the urinary tract

Front 267

lithotomy

Back 267

a surgical incision for the removal of a stone, usually from the bladder

Front 268

lithotripsy

Back 268

the destruction of a kidney, urinary or bladder stone with the use of high-energy ultrasonic waves traveling through water or gel

Front 269

meatotomy

Back 269

an incision of the urinary meatus to enlarge the opening

Front 270

micturition

Back 270

the normal process of excreting urine

Front 271

nephrectasis

Back 271

the distention of a kidney

Front 272

nephritis

Back 272

an inflammation of the kidney

Front 273

nephrolith

Back 273

a stone located in the kidney

Front 274

nephrolithiasis

Back 274

a disorder characterized by the presence of a stone or stones in the kidney

Front 275

nephrolysis

Back 275

the freeing of a kidney from adhesions

Front 276

nephroptosis

Back 276

the downward displacement of a kidney

Front 277

nephropyosis

Back 277

suppuration of the kidney

Front 278

nephrostomy

Back 278

the establishment of an opening between the pelvis of the kidney and the exterior of the body

Front 279

nephrotic syndrome

Back 279

a condition in which very high levels of protein are lost in the urine and low levels of protein are present in the blood

Front 280

nocturia

Back 280

excessive urination during the night

Front 281

oliguria

Back 281

scanty urination

Front 282

paraspadias

Back 282

a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethral opening is on one side of the penis

Front 283

percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Back 283

treatment of a kidney stone that is performed with a nephroscope inserted through a small incision in the back

Front 284

peritoneal dialysis

Back 284

dialysis in which the lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood

Front 285

polycystic kidney disease

Back 285

an inherited kidney disorder in which the kidneys become enlarged because of multiple cysts

Front 286

pyeloplasty

Back 286

the surgical repair of the renal pelvis

Front 287

pyelotomy

Back 287

a surgical incision into the renal pelvis

Front 288

suprapubic catheritization

Back 288

the placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall above the pubic bone

Front 289

uremia

Back 289

a toxic condition caused by excessive amounts of urea and other waste products in the bloodstream

Front 290

ureterectasis

Back 290

the distention of a ureter

Front 291

ureterolith

Back 291

a stone located in the ureter

Front 292

ureterorrhagia

Back 292

the discharge of blood from the ureter

Front 293

ureterorrhaphy

Back 293

surgical suturing of a ureter

Front 294

ureterostenosis

Back 294

narrowing of the ureter due to a stricture caused by scar tissue

Front 295

urethritis

Back 295

inflammation of the urethra

Front 296

urethropexy

Back 296

surgical fixation of the urethra usually for the correction of urinary stress incontinence

Front 297

urethrorrhagia

Back 297

bleeding from the urethra

Front 298

urethrorrhea

Back 298

an abnormal discharge from the urethra

Front 299

urethrostenosis

Back 299

abnormal narrowing of the urethra

Front 300

urethrostomy

Back 300

the surgical creation of a permanent opening between the urethra and the skin

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vesicovaginal fistula

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an abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina

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voiding cystourethropgraphy

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a diagnostic procedure in which a fluoroscope is used to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra