glomerular filtration rate
[noun]
a measure of how effectively the kidneys filter waste products from the blood, which is used to assess kidney function and overall health
Medical Science - Kidney Test
Here you will learn some English words related to the kidney tests, such as "cystoscopy", "urinalysis", and "albumin".
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urinalysis
[noun]
a diagnostic test examining a urine sample for health indicators and abnormalities
Ex:
Dad
's
urinalysis
revealed
signs
of
dehydration
.
cystoscopy
[noun]
a procedure that uses a thin tube with a light and camera to visually examine the bladder
ureteroscopy
[noun]
a medical procedure that involves using a small, flexible tube to examine and treat problems in the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder
acid loading test
[noun]
a medical test that measures the body's ability to excrete acid and assesses kidney function by monitoring changes in urinary pH levels in response to an acid load
urine microalbumin test
[noun]
a medical test that measures the amount of albumin, a type of protein, in the urine to screen for kidney damage
intravenous pyelogram
[noun]
an imaging test using contrast dye and X-rays to examine the urinary system
Ex:
I
had
discomfort
during
the
intravenous pyelogram
but
no
lasting
pain
.
creatinine test
[noun]
a common medical test that measures the levels of creatinine, a waste product from muscle metabolism, in the blood to assess kidney function and monitor renal health
albumin
[noun]
a protein in blood plasma that helps regulate fluid balance, maintain blood pressure, and transport various substances throughout the body
Ex:
Liver
problems
can
affect
the
production
of
albumin
.
albumin blood test
[noun]
a test that measures the levels of albumin, a type of protein, in the blood to assess liver and kidney function, nutritional status, and overall health