5.3 Examples of Urinary Terms Easily Defined By Their Word Components

Cystoscopy

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Cyst/o/scopy
2. Label the word parts: Cyst = WR; o = CV; scopy = S
3. Define the word components: Cyst = bladder; scopy = visual examination
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Visual examination of the bladder

Dysuria

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Dys/ur/ia
2. Label the word components: Dys = P; ur = WR; ia = S
3. Define the word components: Dys = painful or difficult; ur = urine; ia = condition of
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Condition of difficult or painful urination

Nephritis 

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Nephr/itis
2. Label the word components: Nephr = WR; itis = S
3. Define the word components: Nephr = kidney; itis = inflammation
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Inflammation of the kidney