Assignment: Genitourinary (GU)
Module Worksheet
Write the definition of the medical words.
1. bilirubin
2. protein
3. nitrites
4. glucose
5. specific gravity
6. ketones
7. catheterization
8. urethra
9. apex
10. nephron
11. castrate
12. anorchism
13. benign prostatic hyperplasia
14. orchidotomy
15. mitosis
16. hydrocele
17. infertility
18. gonorrhea
19. syphilis
20. varicocele
Word Surgery
Directions: Read the medical word. Break the medical word into its word parts and give the meaning of each word part. Then give the definition of the medical word.
1. ureteroplasty
Suffix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
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2. glycosuria
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3. urology
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4. cystogram
Suffix and its meaning:
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5. nephropathy
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6. lithotripsy (as in percutaneous ultrasonic lithotripsy)
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7. varicocele
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8. gonorrhea
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9. orchidotomy
Suffix and its meaning:
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10. spermicide
Suffix and its meaning:
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11. aspermia
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12. phimosis
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Provide the correct medical term for each of the following:
1. presence of serum protein in the urine:
2. without urine:
3. bacteria in the urine:
4. calcium in the urine:
5. pebble:
6. tube:
7. hernia of the bladder:
8. x-ray of the bladder:
9. enlargement of prostate gland:
10. excessive flow of urine:
11. inflammation of glans penis:
12. difficult/painful urination:
Abbreviation Matchup
Match the abbreviation to the definition. Select an answer from the column on the right and write the correct letter on the blank.
1. cystoscopy
2. blood urea nitrogen
3. genitourinary
4. hemodialysis
5. urinary tract infection
6. nongonococcal urethritis
7. transurethral resection of the prostate
8. erectile dysfunction
9. dihydrotestosterone
10. vacuum constriction device
a. UTI
b. HD
c. TURP
d. NGU
e. cysto
f.ED
g. BUN
h. GU
i. DHT
j. HSV-2
Spelling Challenge
Spell each term correctly in the space provided.
Incorrect Spelling Correct Spelling
1. cathiterization
2. madulla
3. glicosurea
4. cyctitis
5. pyellowgraphy
6. gonnorhea
7. hypospadas
8. patarnity
9. verycoseal
10. siffalis
Pronunciation
Provide the phonetic spelling of the terms below. In addition, using a recording tool, such as Vocaroo, record the following medical terms. For support using Vocaroo, refer to the Vocaroo Tutorial document.
Term Phonetic Spelling
1. urea
2. pyelonephritis
3. polyuria
4. nocturia
5. nephron
6. meatus
7. vasectomy
8. gonorrhea
9. ejaculation
10. coitus
11. azoospermia
12. heterosexual
Place the recording of your pronunciation of the medical terms here:
Fill in the Blank
1. The urinary system consists of two __________, two __________, one __________, and one __________.
2. Each kidney has a __________ border and a __________ border.
3. The renal artery and vein leave the kidney through the __________.
4. The structural and functional units of the kidney are the __________.
5. There are two __________, one for each kidney, which drain urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
6. The lower portion of the bladder is the __________, and the upper portion is the __________.
7. The pouch-like structure located behind the penis is called the:
8. The external organs of reproduction in the male are the _______ and the __________.
9. The function of the prostate gland is to__________.
10. The male sex hormone is __________.
Case Study
To begin, review the medical records located in the Practical Application sections of Chapter 12 and Chapter 18 in the textbook. Then, using the records, answer the questions below. Note: The questions below are different from the questions in the textbook.
Chapter 12
1. What is the normal appearance of urine?
2. What is the normal reference range of pH?
3. Are any of the urinalysis results abnormal or outside of the reference range?
4. Why is the presence of glucose in the urine (glycosuria) significant?
5. Why is the presence of blood in the urine (hematuria) significant?
Chapter 18
1. What does the acronym CDC mean?
2. According to the CDC report, 16.2% of Americans are infected with what virus?
3. Is the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) curable?
4. Are there always symptoms associated with this virus?
5. Studies show that people with herpes are two to three times more likely to acquire ________.