pertaining to 

ex. celiac: pertaining to the abdomen

pertaining to 

ex. colorectal: pertaining to the colon and rectum 

pertaining to

ex. esophageal: pertaining to the esophagus

pertaining to

ex. hepatic: pertaining to the liver

Pertaining to

Example: Urinary – Pertaining to urine or the urinary system, such as in urinary tract infection (UTI), which affects the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra.

-emia

In the blood

Example: Uremia – A buildup of urea and other waste products in the blood due to kidney dysfunction, often requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Condition

Example: Diuresis – A condition of increased or excessive production of urine, often induced by medications like diuretics.

Stone

Example: Urolith – A stone in the urinary tract, which may form in the kidneys, bladder, or ureters.

-lysis

Loosening, dissolution, separating

Example: Hemodialysis – A procedure that separates waste products from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform this function.

-pexy

Surgical fixation, suspension

Example: Nephropexy – Surgical fixation of a floating or mobile kidney to its normal anatomical position.

Pertaining to visual examination

Example: Urethroscopic – Pertaining to the visual examination of the urethra, often to diagnose strictures or obstructions.

-tomy

Cut into, incision

Example: Nephrotomy – A surgical incision into the kidney, often performed to remove kidney stones or treat other abnormalities.

-tripsy

Surgical crushing

Example: Lithotripsy – A procedure that uses shock waves to crush kidney stones into smaller pieces for easier passage through the urinary tract.