Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Protein in the urine
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

Question

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Albuminuria refers to the presence of protein (specifically, albumin) in the urine.

Answer: I
 Glomerulonephritis is a condition in which the glomeruli (small blood vessels in the kidneys) become inflamed, often leading to proteinuria and hematuria.

Answer: J
 Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine.

Answer: M
 Nephrolithiasis is the medical term for kidney stones.

Answer: R
 Uremia refers to a buildup of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, and confusion.

Answer: T
 Urinary incontinence refers to a loss of control over urination, often resulting in involuntary leakage.

(Note: The remaining terms are defined below for reference, but they do not match the answer format specified in the question.)

A) Abscess - A collection of pus in body tissues, often caused by a bacterial infection
C) Catheter - A tube inserted into the bladder to allow for emptying of urine
D) Creatinine - A waste product of muscle metabolism that is removed from the blood by the kidneys
E) Cystoscopy - A procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the bladder to examine the urinary tract
F) Edema - Swelling caused by the buildup of fluid in body tissues
G) Electrolyte - A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water, such as sodium or potassium ions in the blood
H) Erythropoietin - A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in bone marrow
K) Meatal stenosis - A narrowing of the opening of the urethra at the tip of the penis or clitoris
L) Micturition - The act of urinating (also called voiding or urination)
N) Nephrosclerosis - A condition in which the small blood vessels in the kidneys become thickened and narrow
O) Pyelography - A type of X-ray used to image the urinary tract, typically involving injection of contrast dye
P) Renal ischemia - A lack of blood flow to the kidneys, often caused by narrowed or blocked blood vessels
Q) Secondary hypertension - High blood pressure (hypertension) caused by an underlying medical condition, such as kidney disease or thyroid problems
S) Ureteroneocystostomy - A surgical procedure in which a new connection is made between the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) and the bladder, often used to treat urinary reflux.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings