The surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall is known as __________ .

cystopexy

A/An __________ is the surgical creation of a permanent opening between the urethra and the skin.

urethrostomy

The male condition caused by the compression or obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hypertrophy is known as __________ .

prostatism

An intravenous __________ (IVP) is a radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters.

pyelogram

The term __________ is a urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination.

neurogenic bladder

The congenital abnormality in males in which the urethral opening is on the side of the penis is known as __________ .

paraspadias

The removal of a body part or the destruction of its function by surgery, hormones, drugs, heat, chemical destruction, electrocautery, or other methods is known as __________ .

ablation

The term __________ describes an abnormal discharge from the urethra. This condition is often associated with some sexually transmitted diseases.

urethrorrhea

A/An __________ is a hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall.

cystocele

An inflammation of the urinary bladder that is localized in the region of the trigone is known as __________ .

trigonitis

The term __________ describes the presence of stones in the kidney.

nephrolithiasis

The term __________ describes the distention of the pelvis of the kidney.

nephrectasis

The formation or discharge of pus from the kidney is called __________ .

nephropyosis

The genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys is known as __________ kidney disease.

polycystic

The presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine is known as __________

hyperproteinuria

A/An __________ specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys.

nephrologist

The medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid the body of excess water and salt are known as __________ .

diuretics

The term __________ describes a type of nephritis that primarily involves the glomeruli.

glomerulonephritis

The term __________ describes a disorder characterized by the presence of stones in the kidney.

nephrolithiasis

The procedure known as __________ is performed when a sterile specimen is required for diagnostic purposes.

catheterization