Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-X-ray record of the renal pelvis and urinary tract
A)abscess
B)albuminuria
C)catheter
D)creatinine
E)cystoscopy
F)edema
G)electrolyte
H)erythropoietin
I)glomerulonephritis
J)hematuria
K)meatal stenosis
L)micturition
M)nephrolithiasis
N)nephrosclerosis
O)pyelography
P)renal ischemia
Q)secondary hypertension
R)uremia
S)ureteroneocystostomy
T)urinary incontinence

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Pyelography is the X-ray record of the renal pelvis and urinary tract.

Answer: A
 Abscess is a collection of pus in a localized area of inflammation.

Answer: C
 Catheter is a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid.

Answer: D
 Creatinine is a waste product of muscle metabolism that is excreted by the kidneys in urine.

Answer: E
 Cystoscopy is a procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is passed through the urethra into the bladder and ureters to visually examine the urinary tract.

Answer: F
 Edema is the accumulation of fluid in body tissues due to an abnormal excess of fluid in the intracellular spaces.

Answer: G
 Electrolyte is a chemical that dissociates in solution into ions, both positively and negatively charged, which can carry an electrical current.

Answer: H
 Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Answer: I
 Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidney that remove waste from the blood.

Answer: J
 Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine.

Answer: K
 Meatal stenosis is a narrowing of the urethral opening at the tip of the penis in males.

Answer: L
 Micturition is the medical term for the act of passing urine.

Answer: M
 Nephrolithiasis is the formation of kidney stones, which can cause severe pain and blockage of the urinary tract.

Answer: N
 Nephrosclerosis is a hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels in the kidney, which can lead to kidney damage and failure.

Answer: P
 Renal ischemia is a lack of blood flow to the kidney, which can cause damage and impaired kidney function.

Answer: Q
 Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is caused by an underlying medical condition or disease, such as kidney disease or diabetes.

Answer: R
 Uremia is a condition in which abnormally high levels of urea and other waste products accumulate in the blood due to impaired kidney function.

Answer: S
 Ureteroneocystostomy is a surgical procedure in which the ureter is resected and the remaining ureter is anastomosed to the bladder.

Answer: T
 Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine, which can be caused by a variety of factors such as aging, hormonal changes, and nerve damage.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings