| A | B |
|---|
| caliectasis | dilation of the calices |
| cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder |
| meatal stenosis | narrowing of the external opening of the urethra |
| nephroptosis | Sagging, prolapse of the kidney |
| hydronephrosis | A collection of urine in the renal pelvis |
| pyelolithotomy | Incision in the renal pelvis to remove kidney stones |
| IV pyelogram | Use of intravenous dye to Xray the kidneys |
| trigonitis | Inflammation of the trigone area of the bladder. |
| ureterolithotomy | Incision into the ureter to remove a stone. |
| ureteroileostomy (ileal conduit) | Creation of a new connection between the ureters and an ileal pouch. |
| vesicoureteral reflux | An abnormality where urine flows backwards from the bladder to the ureters. |
| azotemia | nitrogenous waste in the blood. |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst (a sign of diabetes) |
| nephrolithiasis | Ab. condition of having stones in the kidney. |
| erythropoietin | substance (hormone) that causes fomation of RBC's. |
| lithotripsy | crushing stones |
| uremia | nitrogenous wastes accumulate in the gblood |
| enuresis | bedwetting |
| urinary incontinence | inability to control the loss of urine |
| urinary retention | unable to empty the bladder |
| dysuria | painful urination |
| anuria | kidneys don't produce urine |
| hematuria | blood in the urine |
| glycosuria | sugar in the urine |
| polyuria | excessive production of urine causing excessive urination |
| BUN | Blood, Urea, Nitrogen;Measurement of urea levels in the blood |
| IVP | Intravenous pyelogram |
| KUB | Kidneys, ureters & bladder |
| VCUG | Voiding cystourethrogram |
| cystoscopy | Direct visual exam of the urinary bladder. |
| UA | urinalysis |
| ESRD | End-stage renal disease |
