Asked by ashleigh cordell on May 10, 2024
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What is another name for kidney stones?
A) Renal calculi
B) Renal pelvis
C) Renitis
D) Renopathy
Renal Calculi
Also known as kidney stones, these are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys and can cause pain and urinary problems.
Kidney Stones
Hard deposits formed in the kidneys from minerals and salts, which can cause pain and block urine flow.
- Understand the coding for kidney stones and their medical terminology.
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Pawel TekielakMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Renal calculi is another name for kidney stones.
Note: B) Renal pelvis is a part of the kidney, not a name for kidney stones. C) Renitis is inflammation of the kidney, which can have various causes but is not specifically related to kidney stones. D) Renopathy is a general term for kidney disease, not a specific name for kidney stones.
Note: B) Renal pelvis is a part of the kidney, not a name for kidney stones. C) Renitis is inflammation of the kidney, which can have various causes but is not specifically related to kidney stones. D) Renopathy is a general term for kidney disease, not a specific name for kidney stones.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the coding for kidney stones and their medical terminology.