Chapter 13 - Urinary System - Symptomatic Terms

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symptomatic terms related to the urinary system


 
  
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albuminuria / proteinuria
 
presence of albumin in the urine, such as occurs in renal disease or in normal urine after...
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anuria
 
absence of urine formation
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bacteriuria
 
presence of bacteria in the urine
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dysuria
 
painful urination
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enuresis
 
involuntary discharge of urine, usually referring to a lack of bladder control
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nocturnal enuresis
 
bed-wetting during sleep
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glucosuria / glycosuria
 
glucose (sugar) in the urine
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hematuria
 
presence of blood in the urine
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incontinence
 
involuntary discharge of urine or feces
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stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
 
involuntary discharge of urine with coughing, sneezing, and/or strained exercise
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ketonuria
 
presence of ketone bodies in the urine
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ketone bodies / ketone compounds
 
acetone, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, and acetoacetic acid; products of metabolism that appear...
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nocturia
 
urination at night
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oliguria
 
scanty production of urine
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polyuria
 
condition of excessive urination
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pyuria
 
presence of white cells in the urine, usually indicating infection
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urinary retention
 
retention of urine resulting from an inability to void (urinate) naturally because of spasm...

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