Diseases Clinical Procedures Terminology Abbreviations Random
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What is Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Stones.
100
What is CT urography
X-ray images obtained using computed tomography show multiple cross-section and other views of the kidney.
100
What is erythropoietin
Hormone production of red blood cells by bone marrow
100
What is ADH
antidiuretic hormone
100
What is renal biopsy
Removal of kidney tissue for microscopic examination
200
What is Rena Cell Carcinoma
Cancerous tumor of the kidney in adulthood.
200
What is Ultrasonography
Imaging of urinary tract structures using high-frequency sound waves
200
What is hilum
depression in an organ where blood vessels leave and enter.
200
What is ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
200
What is renal angioplasty
Dilation of narrowed areas in renal arteries
300
What is pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the lining of the renal pelvis and renal parenchyma
300
What is Cystoscopy
Direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder with an endoscope
300
What is nephron
Combination of glomerulus and renal tubule
300
What is C&S
culture and sensitivity testing
300
What is VCUG
voiding cystourethrogram
400
What is polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Multiple fluid-filled sacs (cysts) within and on the kidney
400
What is renal angiography
X-ray examination of the blood vessels of the kidney
400
What is azot/o
nitrogen
400
What is CRF
chronic renal faliure
400
What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Babies born unable to breakdown amino acid, phenylalanine
500
What is glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney.
500
What is lithotripsy
Urinary tract stones are crushed
500
What is olig/o
scanty
500
What is RP
retrograde pyelography
500
What is PD
peritoneal dialysis






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