Match each definition with the correct term.
-pyelonephritis
A)suppuration of the kidney
B)inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney
C)inflammation of the renal pelvis
D)downward displacement of the kidney
E)dilation of the renal pelvis

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Pyelonephritis specifically refers to inflammation of both the renal pelvis and kidney.

Answer: A 
 Suppuration refers to the formation of pus, which can occur in cases of pyelonephritis.

Answer: C 
 The term for inflammation specifically of the renal pelvis is pyelitis.

Answer: D 
 Nephroptosis is the term for downward displacement of the kidney.

Answer: E 
 Hydronephrosis refers to the dilation of the renal pelvis and can be caused by various factors, including blockages or obstruction of the urinary tract.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term