Urinalysis Glossary of Terms
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Analysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBilirubin: A yellow-orange compound that is produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin from r... See the entire definition of BilirubinBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBlood clots: Blood that has been converted from a liquid to a solid state. Also called a t... See the entire definition of Blood clotsBlood in the urine: Blood that appears in the urine. Also known as hematuria. Gross hematu... See the entire definition of Blood in the urineBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Cell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiabetes mellitus: Better known just as "diabetes" -- a chronic disease associated with ab... See the entire definition of Diabetes mellitusDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEpithelial: Relating to the epithelium. False positive: A result that indicates that a given condition is present when it is not. ... See the entire definition of False positive
Genital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Genitalia: The male or female reproductive organs. The genitalia include internal and exte... See the entire definition of GenitaliaGlucose: The simple sugar that is the chief source of energy. Glucose is found in the bloo... See the entire definition of GlucoseGross hematuria: Blood in the urine that can be seen with the naked eye. Hematuria may or ... See the entire definition of Gross hematuriaHematuria: Blood in the urine. Hematuria may or may not be accompanied by pain, but it is... See the entire definition of HematuriaHemoglobin: The oxygen-carrying pigment and predominant protein in the red blood cells. He... See the entire definition of HemoglobinHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. High blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHypertension: High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceedi... See the entire definition of HypertensionIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryKetone: A chemical substances that the body makes when it does not have enough insulin in ... See the entire definition of KetoneKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of Kidney
Kidney stone: A stone in the kidney or a stone that originates in the kidney but has passe... See the entire definition of Kidney stoneLabia: Lips, the fleshy folds that surround the opening of the mouth (oral labia) or the v... See the entire definition of LabiaLens: The transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. Leukocytes: White Blood Cells that help the body fight infections and other diseases. Also... See the entire definition of LeukocytesLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLiver disease: Liver disease refers to any disorder of the liver. The liver is a large org... See the entire definition of Liver diseaseMacroscopic: Large enough to be seen with the naked eye, as opposed to microscopic. For ex... See the entire definition of MacroscopicMetabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of MetabolicMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMPH: Master of public health, a degree designating successful training in analyzing past, ... See the entire definition of MPHMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPenis: The external male sex organ. The penis contains two chambers, the corpora cavernosa... See the entire definition of Penis
Protein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinProteinuria: Excess protein in the urine. Some protein is normal in the urine. Too much m... See the entire definition of ProteinuriaQualitative: Having to do with quality. In contrast to quantitative (which pertains to qua... See the entire definition of QualitativeQuantitative: Having to do with quantity or with the amount. Red blood cell: The blood cell that carries oxygen. Red cells contain hemoglobin and it is... See the entire definition of Red blood cellRed blood cells: The blood cells that carry oxygen. Red cells contain hemoglobin and it is... See the entire definition of Red blood cellsRhabdomyolysis: A condition in which skeletal muscle is broken down, releasing muscle enzy... See the entire definition of RhabdomyolysisSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Trauma: A physical or emotional injury. Urethra: The tube that leads from the bladder and transports and discharges urine outside ... See the entire definition of UrethraUrinalysis: A test that is done in order to analyze urine. Because toxins and excess fluid... See the entire definition of UrinalysisUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrinary tract: The organs of the body that produce, store, and discharge urine. These orga... See the entire definition of Urinary tractUrinary tract infection: An infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra. Abbrevia... See the entire definition of Urinary tract infectionUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine
UTI: Urinary tract infection. Vagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaWhite blood cell: One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are seve... See the entire definition of White blood cell
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