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Meaning
caliectasis
Dilation of a calyx.
caliceal
Pertaining to a calyx.
cystitis
cystectomy
cystostomy
glomerular capsule
meatal stenosis
Narrowing of the meatus (opening of the urethra to the outside of the body).
paranephric
nephropathy
nephroptosis
nephrolithotomy
hydronephrosis
nephrostomy
pyelolithotomy
renal ischemia
renal colic
trigonitis
ureteroplasty
ureteroileostomy
New opening between a ureter and the ileum (for removal of urine after
cystectomy).
urethritis
urethroplasty
urethral stricture
intravesical
vesicoureteral reflux
albuminuria
azotemia
bacteriuria
polydipsia
hyperkalemia
ketosis
ketonuria
nephrolithiasis
hyponatremia
nocturia
oliguria
Scanty urination.
erythropoietin
Hormone secreted by the kidney to increase red blood cell formation in the bone
marrow.
pyuria
lithotripsy
uremia
enuresis
diuresis
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antidiuretic hormone
Secreted by the pituitary gland and helps reabsorb water from the renal tubules
back into the bloodstream.
urinary incontinence
urinary retention
dysuria
anuria
No urine is produced.
hematuria
glycosuria
polyuria
Excessive urination.
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