Chapter 6, Urinary System,  Quiz 4, ANSWERS

1. cystoureterogram:  x-ray film of the bladder and the ureters
2. nephrography:  process of x-ray filming the kidney
3. hematuria:  blood in the urine
4. diuresis:  condition of urine passing through( increased excretion of urine)
5. cystography:  process of x-ray filming the bladder
6. nephrogram:  x-ray film of the kidney
7. cystoscope:  instrument used for visual examination of the bladder
8. polyruria:  much (excessive) urine
9. catheter:  flexible, tubelike device, such as a urinary catheter, for withdrawing or instilling fluids
10. meatoscope:  instrument used for the visual examination of a meatus
11. cystogram:  x-ray film of the bladder
12. nephropexy:  surgical fixation of the kidney
13. pyelostomy:  creation of an artificial opening into the renal pelvis
14. cystourethrogram:  x-ray film of the bladder and the urethra
15. renal calculi:  stones in the kidney
16. ureterocele:  protrusion of a ureter
17. nephrolithiasis:  condition of stone (s) in the kidney
18. cystopyelography:  process of x-ray filming the bladder and the renal pelvis
19. diuretic:  agent that increases the amount of urine
20. trachelocystitis:  inflammation of the neck and the bladder

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