The medical term for an abnormal accumulation of urine in the urinary bladder is:
A) urinary retention.
B) acute renal failure.
C) diuresis.
D) incontinence.

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Urinary retention refers to the inability to empty the bladder completely, leading to an abnormal accumulation of urine. Acute renal failure refers to sudden loss of kidney function, while diuresis is the increased production of urine. Incontinence refers to the inability to control urine flow.

The Medical Term for an Abnormal Accumulation of Urine in the Urinary