Learn Mode

Medical Terminology - Combining Forms for Urinary System Quiz

Go to Quiz Page

Which combining form refers to the kidney?

Nephr/o

Explanation

Nephr/o refers to the kidney.

Which combining form refers to the bladder?

Cyst/o

Explanation

Cyst/o refers to the bladder.

Which combining form refers to the prostate gland?

Prostat/o

Explanation

Prostat/o refers to the prostate gland.

Which combining form refers to the structure that produces urine?

Nephr/o

Explanation

Nephr/o refers to the structure that produces urine.

What does the combining form 'ren/o' specifically denote?

Kidney

Explanation

'Ren/o' specifically denotes the kidney.

Which combining form refers to the structure that stores urine?

Cyst/o

Explanation

Cyst/o refers to the structure that stores urine.

What does the combining form 'ureter/o' specifically denote?

Ureter

Explanation

'Ureter/o' specifically denotes the ureter, the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder.

Which combining form refers to the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder?

Ureter/o

Explanation

Ureter/o refers to the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder.

Which combining form refers to the tube through which urine is expelled from the bladder?

Urethr/o

Explanation

Urethr/o refers to the tube through which urine is expelled from the bladder.

#10

What does the combining form 'glomerul/o' specifically denote?

Glomerulus

Explanation

'Glomerul/o' specifically denotes the glomerulus.

#11

Which medical term refers to the condition of having blood in the urine?

Hematuria

Explanation

Hematuria refers to the condition of having blood in the urine.

#12

What does the combining form 'pyel/o' specifically denote?

Kidney

Explanation

'Pyel/o' specifically denotes the kidney.

#13

Which medical term refers to the process of filtering waste products from the blood?

Filtration

Explanation

Filtration refers to the process of filtering waste products from the blood.

#14

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the urinary bladder?

Cystitis

Explanation

Cystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder.

#15

Which combining form refers to the tube connecting the urinary bladder to the outside of the body?

Urethr/o

Explanation

Urethr/o refers to the tube connecting the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.

#16

Which combining form refers to the structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?

Ureter/o

Explanation

Ureter/o refers to the structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.

#17

What does the combining form 'albumin/o' specifically denote?

Protein

Explanation

'Albumin/o' specifically denotes protein.

#18

Which medical term refers to the process of removing waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail to function?

Dialysis

Explanation

Dialysis refers to the process of removing waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail to function.

#19

What is the medical term for the condition of having painful or difficult urination?

Dysuria

Explanation

Dysuria is the medical term for the condition of having painful or difficult urination.

#20

Which combining form refers to the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body?

Urethr/o

Explanation

Urethr/o refers to the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

#21

Which medical term refers to the process of urinating?

Micturition

Explanation

Micturition refers to the process of urinating.

#22

What is the medical term for the condition of decreased urine output?

Anuria

Explanation

Anuria is the medical term for the condition of decreased urine output.

#23

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the bladder?

Cystectomy

Explanation

Cystectomy is the surgical removal of the bladder.

#24

What is the medical term for a procedure to crush kidney stones?

Lithotripsy

Explanation

Lithotripsy is the procedure to crush kidney stones.

#25

What is the medical term for the surgical reconstruction of the urethra?

Urethroplasty

Explanation

Urethroplasty is the surgical reconstruction of the urethra.

Medical Terminology - Combining Forms for Urinary System Quiz

Which combining form refers to the kidney?

Which combining form refers to the bladder?

Which combining form refers to the prostate gland?

Which combining form refers to the structure that produces urine?

What does the combining form 'ren/o' specifically denote?

Which combining form refers to the structure that stores urine?

What does the combining form 'ureter/o' specifically denote?

Which combining form refers to the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder?

Which combining form refers to the tube through which urine is expelled from the bladder?

What does the combining form 'glomerul/o' specifically denote?

Which medical term refers to the condition of having blood in the urine?

What does the combining form 'pyel/o' specifically denote?

Which medical term refers to the process of filtering waste products from the blood?

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the urinary bladder?

Which combining form refers to the tube connecting the urinary bladder to the outside of the body?

Which combining form refers to the structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?

What does the combining form 'albumin/o' specifically denote?

Which medical term refers to the process of removing waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail to function?

What is the medical term for the condition of having painful or difficult urination?

Which combining form refers to the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body?

Which medical term refers to the process of urinating?

What is the medical term for the condition of decreased urine output?

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the bladder?

What is the medical term for a procedure to crush kidney stones?

What is the medical term for the surgical reconstruction of the urethra?

Test Your Knowledge