The presence of calculi in any urinary structure is called
A) nephrolithiasis.
B) renal lithiasis.
C) ureterolith.
D) urolithiasis.
E) pyelolithiasis.

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The term urolithiasis is a broad term that covers the presence of any calculi or stones in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The other options are more specific to particular areas of the urinary system, such as nephrolithiasis (stones in the kidneys), renal lithiasis (also stones in the kidneys), ureteroliths (stones in the ureters), and pyelolithiasis (stones in the renal pelvis).

The Presence of Calculi in Any Urinary Structure Is Called