A patient has a condition in which the exit of urine from the kidney is blocked, resulting in backup of urine and distension of the renal pelvis. The medical name for this condition is:
A) hypospadias.
B) diuresis.
C) polycystic kidney disease.
D) hydronephrosis.

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The condition described is characterized by obstruction of urine flow from the kidney, leading to distention of the renal pelvis and pooling of urine, which is called hydronephrosis. Hypospadias is a congenital abnormality where the urethral opening is on the underside of the penis, diuresis is excessive urine production, and polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidney.

A Patient Has a Condition in Which the Exit of Urine