A chronically irritable and painful inflammation of the bladder wall is known as:
A) renal colic.
B) nephritis.
C) cystitis.
D) interstitial cystitis.

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Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the bladder wall. Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder, but it is not necessarily a chronic condition. Renal colic refers to pain caused by the passage of a kidney stone. Nephritis refers to inflammation of the kidneys.

A Chronically Irritable and Painful Inflammation of the Bladder Wall