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What is Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Stones.
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What is CT urography
X-ray images obtained using computed tomography show multiple cross-section and other views of the kidney.
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What is erythropoietin
Hormone production of red blood cells by bone marrow
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What is ADH
antidiuretic hormone
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What is renal biopsy
Removal of kidney tissue for microscopic examination
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What is Rena Cell Carcinoma
Cancerous tumor of the kidney in adulthood.
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What is Ultrasonography
Imaging of urinary tract structures using high-frequency sound waves
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What is hilum
depression in an organ where blood vessels leave and enter.
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What is ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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What is renal angioplasty
Dilation of narrowed areas in renal arteries
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What is pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the lining of the renal pelvis and renal parenchyma
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What is Cystoscopy
Direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder with an endoscope
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What is nephron
Combination of glomerulus and renal tubule
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What is C&S
culture and sensitivity testing
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What is VCUG
voiding cystourethrogram
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What is polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Multiple fluid-filled sacs (cysts) within and on the kidney
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What is renal angiography
X-ray examination of the blood vessels of the kidney
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What is azot/o
nitrogen
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What is CRF
chronic renal faliure
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What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Babies born unable to breakdown amino acid, phenylalanine
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What is glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney.
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What is lithotripsy
Urinary tract stones are crushed
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What is olig/o
scanty
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What is RP
retrograde pyelography
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What is PD
peritoneal dialysis
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