Urinary System Vocabulary Quiz

What does the prefix "poly-" mean in urinary system vocabulary?

• many

• water

• pertaining to pus

• night

Which term refers to "surgical removal of" in urinary system vocabulary?

• -ostomy

• -ectomy

• -cele

• -cyst

What does "hemat" refer to in medical terminology?

• kidney

• blood

• urine

• bladder

The prefix "olig-" means:

• night

• little, deficient

• pertaining to pus

• painful, difficult

What does "ur, urin" refer to in urinary system vocabulary?

• hernia

• urine

• water

• stone

What is the term for the absence of urine?

• Hematuria

• Oliguria

• Anuria

• Polyuria

Which of the following best describes "hematuria"?

• Painful urination

• Blood in the urine

• Excessive urination

• Small amount of urine output

What does the term "diuretic" refer to?

• Drug that increases urinary output

• Absence of urine

• Passing blood through a semipermeable membrane to remove wastes

• Presence of urea and waste products in the blood

Which term means "frequent urination at night"?

• Glycosuria

• Nocturia

• Oliguria

• Uremia

What is the definition of "oliguria"?

• Excessive urination

• Small amount of urine output

• Emptied urine from the bladder

• Blood in the urine