Pus in the urine is called:

A) pyuria.
B) uremia.
C) hematuria.
D) proteinuria.


A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Uremia is an excess of waste products in the blood.
C) Hematuria is the presence of red blood cells in the urine.
D) Proteinuria is protein in the urine.

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