Difficult or painful urination is known as ________
A) anuria
B) polyuria
C) dysuria
D) pyuria
C
Explanation: A) Anuria is the condition of being without urine production.
B) Polyuria is the condition of much urine production.
C) Correct! Dys- means "abnormal; difficult; painful," and ur/o- means "urinary system; urine."
D) Pyuria is pus in the urine, not difficult or painful urination.
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