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BY: BYRON J. HOLMANFive Important Medical Terms!

Wilm’s Tumor

o A malignant Kidney tumor found most often in children.

Electrolyteso A chemical compound that separates into charged particles, or ionizes within a solution.

oExamples: Sodium Chloride (Nacl) & Potassium (k)

Nephronso oThe functional or working unit of the kidney that filters the blood and produces urine.

Nephrolithiasiso

o A condition of having kidney stones which is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals within the kidney or ureter.

Urgency

Feeling the need to urinate immediately

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