Asked by Aaron Simon on Apr 29, 2024

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What is excessive urination during the night called?

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

Nocturia

The need to wake up during the night in order to urinate, disrupting sleep.

Polyuria

a condition characterized by the production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine, often a symptom of various medical conditions.

Oliguria

The medical term for producing abnormally small amounts of urine.

  • Understand the physiological process of urination and the terms associated with urinary bladder functions.
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Monica SinghApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Nocturia refers to excessive urination during the night, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions such as diabetes, urinary tract infection, or enlarged prostate.