MedTerm_6-9

Bladder, sac

glomerulus

meatus

kidney

renal pelvis

ureter

urethra

albumin

urea, nitrogen

developing cell, germ cell

stone, calculus

scanty, few

sound

cut, section

urine, urinary tract

record, radiographic image

condition

lossening, dissolution, separating

drooping, sagging, prolapse

suturing, repairing

surgical crushing

nourishment, development

urine, urination

condition of urea in the blood, also called uremia

inflammation of the bladder

protrusion of the bladder

stone in the bladder

abnormal condition of water in the kidney.  Distention of the renal pelvis with urine because of an obstruction

kidney tumor containing developing cells, aka Wilms tumor

condition of stones in the kidney

tumor of the kidney

drooping of the kidney

inflammation of the renal pelvis

inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney

protrusion of a ureter

 condition of stones in the ureters

narrowing of the ureter

inflammation of the urethra and the bladder

congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis

congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located in the underside of the penis

condition in which the kidney contains many cysts and is enlarged

stone in the kidney

loss of kidney function resulting in its inability to remove waste products from the body and maintain electrolyte balance

elevated blood pressure resulting from kidney  disease

abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate

sudden stoppage of urine formation

infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract

excision of the bladder

incision of the bladder to remove a stone

suturing of the bladder

creating an artificial opening into the bladder

incision into the bladder

surgical crushing of a stone

incision into the meatus

excision of a kidney

incision of a kidney to remove a stone

surgical crushing of a stone in the kidney

separating the kidney

surgical fixation of the kidney

creation of an artificial opening into the kidney

incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone

surgical repair of the renal pelvis

excision of a ureter

suspension pertaining to the bladder and urethra

a noninvasive treatment for removal of kidney stones or ureteral stones.  By using ultrasound and flouroscopic imaging, the stone is positioned at a focal point.   AKA shock wave lithotripsy

destruction of living tissue with an electric spark

surgical implantation of a donor kidney to replace a nonfunctioning kidney

radiographic image of the bladder

radiographic imaging of the bladder

intravenous image of the urinary tract 

radiograpic image of the kidney

radiagraphic imaging of the kidney.  AKA renogram

process of recording the kidney using sound

sectional radiographic image of the kidney

graphic record of the kidney

radgiographic image of the urinary tract 

radigraphic imaging of the bladder and the urethra

instrument used for visual examination of the bladder

visual examination of the bladder

visual examination of the kidney

visual examination of the ureter

instrument used for visual examination of the urethra

blood urea nitrogen

a simple radiographic image of the abdomen.  It is often used to view kidneys, ureters, and bladder to determine size, shape, and location.

A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine in the blood.  An elevated amount may indicate impaired kidney function.

a test performed on a urine speciment to measure the concetrating or diluting ability of the kidneys

albumin in the urine

condition of urine passing through (increased amount of urine)

blood in the urine

pertaining to the meatus

nightime urination

scanty urination

pus in the urine

stretched out

involuntary urination

procedure for removing impurities from the blood because of an inability of the kidneys to do so

inability to control the bladder and or bowels

to urinate or void

procedure for removing toxic wastes when the kidney is unable to do sol the peritoneal cavity is used as the receptacle for the fluid used

abnormal narrowing, such as urethral stricture

pertaining to the force and flow of urine withing the urinary tract

acute renal failure

blood urea nitrogen

chronic renal failure

end-stage renal disease

extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

hemodialysis

intravenous pyleogram

intravenous urogram

overactive bladder

specific gravity

urinalysis

voiding cystourehthtogram

fertilized egg

approx 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs

duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.  The spermatic cord encloses each vas deferens with nerves, pymphatic, arteries, and veins.  The urethra also connects with the urinary bladder and carries urine outside the body.  A circular muscle constricts during intercourse to prevent urination.

two main glands located at the base of teh bladder that open into the vas deferens.  the glands secrete a thick fluid, which forms part of the semen.

encircles the upper end of the urethra.  the prostate gland secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculation

enlarged tip at the end of the penis

fold of skin convering the glans penis

composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions

glans penis

testis, testicle

vessel, duct

seminal vesicle

male

spermatozoon

state of

state of absence of testis

inflammation of the glans penis

discharge from the glans penis

excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland

state of hidden testis

inflammation of nuts

inflammation of the prostate gland and the bladder

stone in the prostate gland

scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid

A tightness of the prepuce that prevents it retraction over the glans; it may be congenital or a result of balanitits.

persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness

cancer of the prostate gland, usually occurs later in life

twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain.  Often a surgical emergency

elarged veins of the spermatic cord

surgical repair of the glans penis

excision of the epodidymis

incision into the testes

incision into the prostate gland and bladder

incision into the prostate gland to remove a stone

excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles

excision of a duct

creation of artificial opening between ducts 

excision of the seminal vesicles

surgical removal of a hydrocele

excision of the prostate gland through an abdominal incision made above the pubic bone and through an incision in the bladder; used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.   AKA suprapubic transvesical prostatectomy

a surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland.   No prostate tissue is removed.  TUIP may be used instead of TURP when the prostate gland is less enlarged.

a treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by microwave

surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra.  The capsule is left intact; usually performed when the enlarged prostate gland interferes with urination.

an ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer.  Sound waves are sent and received by a transducer in the form of a probe that is placed into the rectum.  The sound waves are transformed into an image of the prostate gland.

a blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood.

disease of the male

condition of being without sperm

condition of scanty sperm

dissolution of sperm

lack of live sperm in the semen

A sexuallt transmitted disease, sometimes called the silent STD.  Symptoms that occyr when the disease becomes serious are painful urination anbd discharge from the penis in men and genital itching, vaginal discharge, and bleeding between menstrual periods in woman.

STD caused by the simplex virus

An STD caused by a one cell organism.  

digital rectal exam

prostate-specific antigen

radical prostatectomy

pair of almond shaped organs located in the pelvic cavity. egg cells are formed and stored in the ovaries.

female egg cell

100,000 microscopic sacs that make up a large portion of the ovaries.  Each follice contains an immature ovum.  

pear sized and shaped organ that lies in the pelvic cavity, except during pregnancy when it enlarges and extends up into the abdominal cavity.

large central part of the uterus

rounded upper portion of the uterus

narrow lower portion of the uterus

fold of membrane found near the opening of the vagina

pouch between the posterior wall of the uterus and the anterior wall of the rectum.  AKA Douglas cul-de-sac

pair of mucous-producing glands located on each side of the vagina and just above the vaginal opening

breast nipple

pigmented area around the breast nipple

two pairs of lips that surround the vagina

Pelvic floor in males and females.

first, beginning

cervix

vagina

cul-de-sac

vulva

woman

uterus

breast

menstruation

ovary

perineum

uterine tube (fallopian tube)

surrounding

absence of a normal body opening; occlusion; closure

uterine tube

absence of menstrual discharge

inflammation of a Bartholin gland

inflammation of the vagina

inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix

blood in the uterine tube

colsure of the uterus

inflammation of the breasts

rapid flow of blood from the uterus at menstruation

pus in the uterine tube

inflammation of the uterine tube

 growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus

abnormal condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus in various areas in teh pelvix cavity, including ovaries, uterine tubes, intestines, and uterus

a disorder characterized by one or more benign cysts in the breast

inflammation of female pelvic organs

downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina

abnormal opening betwen the bladder and the vagina

suture of the vagina and perineum

surgical repair of the vagina

surgical repair of vulva and perineum

suture of a tear in the vulva

excision of the uterus

surgical fixation of the uterus

surgical removal of a breast

suture in the perineum

excision of a uterine tube

creation of an artificial opening in a uterine tube

surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele and a rectocele

surgical removal of a cone shaped area of the cervix AKA cone biopsy

dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium with an instrument called a curette.  

procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser or thermal energy

closure of the uterine tubes for sterilization by tying 

instrument used for visual examination of the vagina

instrument used for visual examination of the cul-de-sac

surgical punsture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac

white discharge from the vagina

pain in the breast

sagging breast

difficult or painful intercourse

abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface

cessation of menstruation, usually around the ages of 48 to 53

instrument for opening a body cavity to allow for visual examination

dilation and curettage

fibrocystic breast disease

pelvic inflammatory disease

total vaginal hysterectomy

uterine artery embolization

mature germ cell, either sperm or ovum

expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary

beginning of pregnancy, when the sperm enters the ovum.   fertilization normally occurs in the uterine tubes

cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum

unborn offspring from the beginning of the ninth week of pregnancy until birth

development of a new individual from conception to birth

a structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the unborn child

outermost layer of the fetal membrane

innermost layer of the fetal membrane

amnion, amniotic fluid

chorion

fetus, unborn child

pregnancy

milk

birth

umbilicus, navel

bear, give birth to, labor, childbirth

childbirth

head

pelvic bone

first

false

pylorus

malformations

before

small

many

none

after

amnion, amniotic fluid

pregnancy

childbirth, labor

rupture

birth, labor

inflammation of the amnion

inflammation of the chorion and amnion

cancerous tumor of the chorion

difficult labor

rupture of the uterus

scanty amnion water

much amnion water

premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion.

pregnancy occuring outside of the uterus commonly in the uterine tubes

abnormally low implantationo of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially convering the cervix.

abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high BP, edema, and proteinuria, but with no convulsions.  

fetus with a very small head

inflammation of the umbilicus

herniation of the umbilicus

narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter

abnormal passageway pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea

congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth

genetic condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects.  AKA Mongolism

Condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the red blood cells.  The condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infants and mother blood, occuring when the mother blood is Rh negative and the infants is positive.

Congenital absence of part of the esophagus.  Food cannot pass from the babys mouth to the stomach.

A condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy.  Various birth defects may present, including central nervous system dysfunction and malformations of the skull and face.

A congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus.  Enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present.

A respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants.  In premature infants RDS is caused by normal immaturity of the resp. system resulting in compromised respiration.

Congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close.  If the meninges protrude through the opening the condition is called meningocele.  Protrusion of both the meninges and spinal cord is called meningomyelocele. 

incision into the amnion

incision of the vulva

surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid.

pertaining to the amnion and chorion

rupture of the amnion

before childbirth

pertaining to pregnany and childbirth

many births

pertaining to birth

new birth

no births

birth

first pregnancy

false pregnancy

pertaining to immediately after birth

any agent producing malformations in the developing embryo.  

thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days of birth

abnormality present at birth

vaginal discharge after childbirth

first stool of the newborn

act of giving birth

period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal

born dead

birth position in which the butt, feet, or knees emerge first

cesarean section

date of birth

expected date of delivery

fetal alcohol syndrome

in vitro fertilization

last menstrual period

multiparas

newborn

obstetrics

respiratory distress syndrome

vaginal birth after c-section