Which of the following medical terms signifies the presence of a stone, or calculus?
A)Nephritis
B)Hydronephrotic
C)Extracorporeal
D)Nephrolithiasis
E)Glomerulonephritis

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The medical term that signifies the presence of a stone or calculus is Nephrolithiasis. Nephritis (A) is inflammation of the kidney, Hydronephrotic (B) refers to an enlarged kidney due to urine backup, Extracorporeal (C) refers to a technique done outside the body (e.g. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for breaking down kidney stones), and Glomerulonephritis (E) refers to inflammation of the kidney's glomeruli.

Which of the Following Medical Terms Signifies the Presence of a Stone