A chronically irritable and painful inflammation of the bladder wall is known as:

A) renal colic.
B) nephritis.
C) cystitis.
D) interstitial cystitis.


D
Explanation:
A) Renal colic is pain caused by an obstructing stone.
B) Nephritis is inflammation of the kidney.
C) Cystitis is a simple inflammation of the bladder.
D) Correct.

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