Match the following terms with the meanings.

-Widening, dilation of a calyx
A)caliceal
B)caliectasis
C)cystectomy
D)cystitis
E)cystostomy
F)glomerular capsule
G)meatal stenosis
H)nephropathy
I)nephroptosis
J)paranephric

Question

Match the following terms with the meanings.

-Widening, dilation of a calyx
A)caliceal
B)caliectasis
C)cystectomy
D)cystitis
E)cystostomy
F)glomerular capsule
G)meatal stenosis
H)nephropathy
I)nephroptosis
J)paranephric

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Caliectasis refers to the dilation or widening of a calyx.

Answer: A
 Caliceal refers to or relating to a calyx.

Answer: C
 Cystectomy is the surgical removal of the bladder.

Answer: D
 Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder.

Answer: E
 Cystostomy is a surgical creation of an opening in the bladder.

Answer: F
 Glomerular capsule is a cup-shaped structure in the nephron of the kidney that surrounds the glomerulus.

Answer: G
 Meatal stenosis is a narrowing of the urethral opening at the tip of the penis.

Answer: H
 Nephropathy refers to any disease of the kidney.

Answer: I
 Nephroptosis is the abnormal dropping of the kidney.

Answer: J
 Paranephric refers to the tissues or structures around the kidney.

Match the Following Terms with the Meanings