Which term refers to frequent nighttime urination?

a. azotemia
b. urgency
c. nocturia
d. dieresis


c
Explanation:
a. azotemia: blood with high levels of wastes
b. urgency: feeling the need to urinate immediately
c. nocturia: correct
d. dieresis: increased production of urine by the kidney

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