combining form for the tube that leads from the kidney(s) to the bladder

the tube (approximately 12 inches long) that connects each kidney to the bladder

spasm(s) of the smooth muscle of the ureter due to the jagged ends of stones scraping the mucosa

the process of urinating or voiding

a condition where the urinary meatus is located abnormally. hint - on top or forward

the two combining forms that mean urine; urinary systen

A network of intertwining capillaries within a nephron

the abnormal enlargement of the kidney due to the back up of urine

the process of forming stones (liths) which can be in the kidney, the ureter or the bladder

broad general term for any disease of the kidneys

the two combining forms that mean kidney

The functional unit of the kidney - microscopic in structure.

the inflammation and or infection of the urinary bladder

the combining form that referring to passing waste out of the body - hint aka urinating, voiding, micturition

literally drooping kidney or "floating kidney" - abnormally low position of the kidney

the combining form for the renal pelvis

the opening of the urethra to the ouside of the body

the abnormal condition of having blood in the urine

the outer portion (layer) of the kidney -

the abnormal condition of having pus in the urine

the combining form for a bladder or sac

the tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body. In men it is about 7-8 inches long while in women it is only about 1 1/2 inches long

the inability to voluntarily keep urine from leaking from the bladder

The is waste product from the metabolization of proteins

BONUS: Can you explain the purpose of the urinary system