Chapter 9 Urinary System/word parts/abbreviations

cysto

urinary bladder,cyst,sac of fluid

-cele

hernia, tumor

dia-

through or between

uria

urination

urethr/o

urethra

ureter/o

ureter

tripsy

to crush

pyel/o

renal pelvis

pexy

surgical fixation

nephr/0

kidney

lysis

breakdown

ARF

acute renal failure

BPH

benign prostatic hyperplasia

cath

catheterization

CKD

chronic kidney disease

DRE

digital rectal exam

UTI

urinary tract infection

PKD

polycystic kidney disease

TURP

transurethral resection of the prostate

ESRD

end stage renal disease