Absence of urine production by the kidney is known as ________

A) anuria
B) bacteriuria
C) dysuria
D) pyuria


A
Explanation: A) Correct! An- means "not; without," and ur/o- means "urinary system; urine."
B) This is bacteria in the urine, not the absence of urine.
C) This is painful urination, not the absence of urine.
D) This is pus in the urine, not the absence of urine.

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