Inflammation and infection of the pelves of the kidneys is known as ________.
A)cystitis
B)renal cell carcinoma
C)uremia
D)pyelonephritis

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A)Cystitis is inflammation and infection of the bladder.
B)Renal cell carcinoma does not involve inflammation and infection.
C)Uremia does not involve inflammation and infection.
D)Correct! Pyel/o- means "renal pelvis" and -itis means "infection of;inflammation of."

Inflammation and Infection of the Pelves of the Kidneys Is