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77 Cards in this Set
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through
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-cele
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herniation
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cyst/o
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bladder
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-ecstasis
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stretching
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lith/o
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stones
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-lysis
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destruction
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nephr/o
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kidney
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-pexy
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surgical fixation
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-tripsy
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crushing, destroying
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-uria
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urination
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what gives yellow color to urine
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urochrome
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what are toxins in urine
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urea, creatine, uric acid, etc
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Any condition that causes glomerula walls to become inflamed; slowly destroys renal function
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glomerulonephritis
- inflammation of walls of kidneys |
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Chronic dilation of renal pelvis which obstructs urine flow
Usually affects right kidney Undetected for long time which may cause permanent damage |
hydronephrosis
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Abnormal mineral deposits that solidify and block urine from flowing forward, causing renal pelvis and tubules to dilate
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nephrolithiasis
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pus in kidney
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nephropyosis
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inflammation of renal pelvis & kidney
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pyelonephritis
- from bladder infection |
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formation of pus
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suppuration
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Occurs in children, arising from residual embryonic tissue
Malignant tumor of kidney Approx 500 cases diagnosed per year Very treatable |
Wilm's tumor
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no urination
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anuria
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Toxic condition of excessive amount of waste products in blood stream- too much urea
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uremia
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meatus near clit or upper surface of penis
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epispadias
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meatus on underside of penis
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hypospadias
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involuntary urination
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enuresis
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increased urination
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diuresis
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inability to urinate
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urinary retention
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Genetic
Kidneys become enlarged due to multiple cysts that obliterate the nephrons, causing kidney failure |
polycystic kidney
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Studies content for abnormal substances such as protein or signs of infection
First indication of diabetes, liver or gallbladder disease |
urinalysis
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ultrasound crushing of stones
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lithotripsy
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Surgical removal of stone through incision into kidney
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nephrolithotomy
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correct kidney abnormally low
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nephropexy
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crypt/o
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hidden
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-ile
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pertaining to
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olig/o
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few
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orch/o
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testes
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Failure of testes to descend into scrotal sac prior to birth
Causes oligospermia or infertility Orchiopexy before 2 yoa to correct |
cryptochidism
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Scrotal swelling caused by collection of fluid
~1/10 infants have one that goes away without treatment; occurring in older men due to injury or inflammation Typically not painful or harmful |
hydrocele
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Testes produces less than normal amount of sperm
Caused by hormone imbalance or undescended testicle Correct underlying cause |
oligospermia
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infection of testes
- caused by infection (bacteria) |
orchitis
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infection of epididymis
- caused by UTI or STD |
epididymitis
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enlarged veins in spermatic cord
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varicocele
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Enlargement of prostate gland, interferes w/ urinary function by squeezing the urethra inhibiting complete voiding
Inability to empty bladder may cause cystitis and nephritis TURP may be required for treatment |
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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inflammation of bladder
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cystitis
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inflammation of kidneys
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nephritis
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Inflammation of glans penis/foreskin
Assoc w/ phimosis |
balanitis
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Painful intercourse or pain afterwards
Caused by penile or prostatic infection, chordee (downward curvature of penis during erection) or phimosis |
dyspareunia
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continuous erection accompanied by pain
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priapism
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the foreskin cannot be fully retracted over the glans penis
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phimosis
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Blood test which measures level of antigen in blood
Elevated results may indicate presence of prostate cancer |
prostate specific antigen (PSA)
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Surgical fixation to bring undescended testicles into scrotum
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Orchidopexy/orchiopexy
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Partial excision of vas deferens bilaterally resulting in sterilization (sperm are not released with semen)
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vasectomy
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Surgical removal of all/part of foreskin
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circumcision
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surgical removal of testicles
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orchioectomy
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hormone given to increase testosterone
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androgen
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colp/o
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vagina
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-gravida
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pregnancy
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hyster/o
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uterus
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mamm/o
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breasts
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nulli-
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none
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oophor/o
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ovary
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Ov/o
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egg
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-para
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to give birth
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-pexy
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surgical fixation
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salping/o
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fallopian tube
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medical term for childbirth
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parturition
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Incision through skin & muscles of perineum to enlarge vaginal orifice for baby to pass through
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episiotomy
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portion of fetus that can be touched during childbirth
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presentation
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hormone that causes uterus to do normal contractions
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oxytocin
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First milk produced by mother rich in nutrients and contains maternal antibodies
Replaced by regular milk by third day |
colostrum
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Vaginal discharge during first week after childbirth until endometrial lining is shed
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lochia
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System of scoring infants physical condition 1 minute after birth – max score is 10
Records: heart rate, respiration, skin color, muscle tone and response to stimuli |
Apgar score
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False labor pains during last trimester
Irregular time intervals Disappear when patient changes position or walks about |
Braxton hicks contractions
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Malignant tumor of ovary
Normally discovered in advanced stages and may produce few symptoms Bloating, back pain, urinary urgency, abdominal pain, constipation, tired CA-125 blood test, physical exam, imaging studies provide evidence Cause is unknown |
ovarian cancer
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Most common gynecological cancer
Typically occurs post-menopause Early symptoms are bleeding Usually requires hysterectomy |
endometrial (uterine) cancer
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Multiple cysts on ovaries causing them to enlarge
Caused by hormonal imbalance Painful Can cause infertility and menstrual abnormalities (Amenorrhea or menometrorrhagia), obesity or insulin resistance syndrome with development of Type II diabetes |
polycystic
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Inflammation of fallopian tube
Caused by endometriosis or PID Usually synonymous with PID Hydrosalpinx = inflammation fills tube with tissue fluid Pyosalpinx – pus fills tube |
salpingitis
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any type of abnormal delivery or labor
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dystocia
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