A condition in which the pelvis and calyces of the kidney are dilated usually as a result of a stone blocking the ureter is called
A)nephrolithiasis
B)nephrosis
C)glomerulonephritis
D)hydronephrosis
E)pyelonephritis

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Hydronephrosis is a condition in which the pelvis and calyces of the kidney are dilated usually as a result of a stone blocking the ureter. Nephrolithiasis refers to the presence of stones in the kidney or urinary tract, but does not necessarily indicate dilation of the pelvis or calyces. Nephrosis is a broad term that refers to any non-inflammatory kidney disorder that causes nephrotic syndrome, while glomerulonephritis specifically refers to inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney. Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidneys and does not necessarily involve dilation of the pelvis or calyces.

A Condition in Which the Pelvis and Calyces of the Kidney