Kidney Diseases Dictionary: P-T
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pelvis (PELL-vis):
The bowl-shaped bone that supports the spine and holds up the digestive,
urinary, and reproductive organs. The legs connect to the body at the
pelvis.
percutaneous (PER-kyoo-TAY-nee-us)
nephrolithotomy (NEF-roh-lih-THAH-tuh-mee):
A method for removing kidney stones via keyhole surgery
through the back.
peritoneal dialysis:
See dialysis.
polycystic (PAHL-ee-SIS-tik) kidney disease
(PKD):
An inherited disorder characterized by many grape-like clusters of
fluid-filled cysts that make both kidneys larger over
time. These cysts take over and destroy working kidney tissue. PKD may
cause chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal
disease.
proteinuria (PRO-tee-NOOR-ee-uh):
A condition in which the urine contains large amounts
of protein, a sign that the kidneys are not functioning
properly.
pyelonephritis (PY-loh-nef-RY-tis):
An infection of the kidneys, usually caused by a germ
that has traveled up through the urethra, bladder,
and ureters from outside the body.
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renal (REE-nul):
Of the kidneys. A renal disease is a disease of the kidneys.
Renal failure means the kidneys have stopped working properly.
renal agenesis (ay-JEN-eh-sis):
The absence or severe malformation of one or both kidneys.
renal cell carcinoma (KAR-sih-NOH-mah):
A type of kidney cancer.
renal cysts (SISTS):
Abnormal fluid-filled sacs in the kidney that range in
size from microscopic to much larger. Many simple cysts are harmless,
while other types can seriously damage the kidneys.
renal osteodystrophy (AH-stee-oh-DIS-truh-fee):
Weak bones caused by poorly working kidneys. Renal osteodystrophy
is a common problem for people on dialysis who have high
phosphate levels or insufficient vitamin D supplementation.
renal pelvis (PELL-vis):
The basin into which the urine formed by the kidneys
is excreted before it travels to the ureters and bladder.
renal tubular (TOOB-yoo-lur)
acidosis (ASS-ih-DOH-sis):
A defect in the kidneys that hinders their normal excretion
of acids. Failure to excrete acids can lead to weak bones, kidney
stones, and poor growth in children.
renal vein thrombosis (throm-BOH-sis):
Blood clots in the vessel that carries blood away from the kidney.
This can occur in people with the nephrotic syndrome.
renin (REE-nin):
A hormone made by the kidneys that
helps regulate the volume of fluid in the body and blood pressure.
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struvite (STROO-vite)
stone:
A type of kidney stone caused by infection.
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transplant (TRANZ-plant):
Replacement of a diseased organ with a healthy one. A kidney
transplant may come from a living donor, usually a relative, or from
someone who has just died.
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