An abnormal dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces caused by accumulated urine that cannot flow past the obstruction is called
A) pyelopathy.
B) pyelostenosis.
C) hydronephrosis.
D) urethrostenosis.
E) anuria.

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Hydronephrosis is the abnormal dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces caused by accumulated urine that cannot flow past the obstruction. Pyelopathy refers to any disease of the renal pelvis. Pyelostenosis is a narrowing of the renal pelvis. Urethrostenosis is a narrowing of the urethra. Anuria is the absence of urine production.

An Abnormal Dilation of the Renal Pelvis and Calyces Caused