chap 16 med term contd

abnormal presence of serum albumin (protein) in the urine

no urine produced

full urinary bladder

blood tests for kidney function, esp blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatine

the urea (in terms of nitrogen) concentration of serum or plasma; an important indicator of renal function

passage of a catheter (tube) into the bladder to relieve bladder distention or for other purposes

popular test for urine glucose or other substances

able to control urination (and/or defecation)

visual examination of the urinary tract with a cystoscope

increased excretion of urine

uncontrolled urination while sleeping (bed-wetting)

desire to urinate at short intervals, but discharging small amounts because of reduced bladder capacity

the presence of blood in the urine

inability to control urination (and/or defecation)

a technique in radiology for examining the structures and evaluating the function of the urinary system

intake and output. the amount of fluids (usually) infested and excreted in a given period of time, measured and charted

abbreviation for kidney, ureter and bladder

urinate

excessive urination at night

excreting a small amount of urine

pus in the urine

a technique in radiology for examining the structures of the collecting system of the kidnets that is especially useful in locating an obstruction in the urinary tract

an image produced after the patient is injected with a radioactive substance. It determines kidney shape and function

special paper that changes color when dipped in urine

imaging body structures by recording the echoes of high frequency sound waves reflected by body tissues on a paper or other device

analysis of the urine, e.g. acidity, sugar level

inability to urinate for various reasons. Body retains urine waste

a combining form meaning "pertaining to the bladder"

to empty the bladder, urinate

pea-sized glandds that secrete lubrication fluid during intercourse. also called bulbourethral glands.

tip of the penis

the organ of copulation

area between the scrotum and anus

fold of skin covering the glans penis at birth; foreskin

gland surrounding the neck of the bladder and the urethra; contributes secretions that enhance sperm motility and neutralizes acid vaginal secretions

two compartment sac outside of the body that houses the testes

one of the pair of male gonads that produce semen

narrow tubular structures for excretion of semen and spermatozoa

a duct bordering the testes for storage, transit, and maturation of spermatozoa

extension of the epididymis that joins the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct

the passages for conveyance of spermatozoa and semen

the duct formed by union of the vas deferens and the duct of the seminal vesicle

opening for sperm and urine passage to the outside of the body

their secretions mix with sperm to form seminal fluid

scrotum and penis

small mucus-secreting glands located near the vagina

erectile tissue at junction of labia majora and labia minora; equivalent to a male penis

thin elastic connective tissue covering the vaginal opening

necklike section at lower end of uterus

ducts in which fertilization occurs and passageways for ova to the uterus

the female gonad; either of the paired female sex glands in which ova are formed and released, and which produce female hormones

cavity opening into the vagina below and into a fallopian tube on either side; organ for nourishing the fetus

birth canal and receptacle for copulation

two outer folds of skin on either side of vaginal opening

two thin folds of skin within the folds of the labia majora

female breasts; considered accessory glands to the FRS, they are necessary for breast-feeding of the infant (lactation)

mound of fatty tissue over the pubis

area between vaginal orifice and anus

enlargement of the prostrate gland, common among men by the age of 50

removing foreskin, or prepuce

undescended testicle(s)

inflammation of the epididymis; from venereal disease

fluid collected in the testes

castration

fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum

inflammation of a testis

excision of all or part of the prostate

varicose veins near the testes

male sterilization by cutting or tying the vas deferens

expulsion from the uterus of the products of conception before the fetus is viable

chronic or acute inflammation of Bartholin's gland

chronic or acute inflammation of Bartholin's gland

suture of the vagina; to correct cystocele and rectocele

examination of cervix by means of colposcope

hernia of bladder into the vagina

dilating the uterine cervix and using a curette to scrape the endometrium of the uterus; to diagnose disease, to correct the vagianl bleeding, or to produce abortion

cells of the lining of the uterus spreading into the pelvis (peritoneal cavity)

colloquial term for benign tumor (leiomyoma) of the uterus

an abnormal passage between two internal organs; e.g. vesicovaginal (between bladder and vagina) fistula

fluid collecting in the uterine tube, causing distention

excision of the uterus

an xray film of the uterus and the fallopian tubes to allow visualization of the cavity of the uterus and the passageway of the tubes

laparoscopic visualization of the peritoneal cavity

a whitish, viscid discharge from the vagina

spontaneous abortion

yeastlike fungus infection of the vagina and other body parts

excision of one of both ovaries; female castration

a diagnostic procedure in which the external and internal genitalia are physically examined using inspection, palpation, etc.

any inflammatory condition of the female pelvic organs, esp one caused by bacterial infection

downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina

excision of one or both fallopian tubes

inflammation of one or both fallopian tubes

inflammation of the vagina by a parasite, with itching and foul discharge

sterilization by "tying" both fallopian tubes

an instrument used to dilate the vagina during a pelvic examination

a fatal disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which destroys the body's immune system by invading the helper T-cell, destroying the cell, and then invades other T-cells

a widespread sexually transmitted bacterial infection that invades the urethra of men and the vagina and cervix of women. The disease is asymptomatic in the early stages, which makes possible the spread as the partners are unaware that they have it

inflammation of the mucous membranes of the genital tract, affecting both male and female, caused by gonococci (berry-shaped) bateria. it's spread by intercourse with an infected partner, or passed from an infected mother to her infant during birth

a highly contagious venereal disease caused by the type 2 herpes virus (HSV-2), although it may be caused by HSV-1, the virus is associated with oral infections (cold sores). it is transmitted by direct contact with infected body secretions. Remissions and relapses occur and no drug is known to be affected as a cure.

small, fleshy growths on the external genitalia. it's are transmitted from person to person through sexual intercourse. they are caused by the human palpilloma virus (HPV) and appear from 1 to 6 months after the initial contact.

a chronic, infectious disease cause by spirochete bacteria, and transmitted by sexual intercourse with an infected partner. this is a highly infectious disease that can affect any body organ. A chancre (hard ulcer) appears on the external genitalia a few weeks after exposure. It usually develops on the penis of a male and on the labia of a female