What is excessive urination during the night called?

A) nocturia
B) oliguria
C) polyuria
D) pyuria


A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Oliguria is a scanty, decreased amount of urine.
C) Polyuria is frequent urination.
D) Pyuria is urine with pus or white blood cells in it.

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