Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-X-ray record (image) 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 examination of the renal pelvis and urinary tract.

Answer: A
 Abscess is a collection of pus in a tissue or organ.

Answer: C
 A catheter is a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity or vessel to allow drainage, injection of fluids, or access by surgical instruments.

Answer: D
 Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscle metabolism that is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and eliminated in the urine.

Answer: E
 Cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a cystoscope to examine the bladder and urethra.

Answer: F
 Edema is the accumulation of fluid in the body tissues, resulting in swelling.

Answer: G
 Electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water and is necessary for proper bodily function.

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

Answer: I
 Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the glomeruli (clusters of tiny blood vessels in the kidneys) that can impair kidney function.

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, which can cause difficulty with urination.

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

Answer: M
 Nephrolithiasis is the medical term for the presence of kidney stones, which can cause severe pain and other symptoms.

Answer: N
 Nephrosclerosis is a condition in which the kidneys become hardened and less efficient at filtering the blood.

Answer: P
 Renal ischemia refers to a lack of blood flow to the kidneys, which can cause damage or dysfunction.

Answer: Q
 Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is caused by another medical condition, such as kidney disease or adrenal gland disorders.

Answer: R
 Uremia is a serious condition in which waste products normally excreted by the kidneys accumulate in the blood, causing toxicity and other symptoms.

Answer: S
 Ureteroneocystostomy is a surgical procedure in which the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) is repositioned and connected to the bladder in a different location.

Answer: T
 Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine, which can be caused by a variety of factors including weak bladder muscles or nerve damage.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings