Match each definition with the correct term.
-hydronephrosis
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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Hydronephrosis refers to the dilation (expansion) of the renal pelvis, which is the part of the kidney that collects urine before it is carried to the bladder.

Answer: D
 Nephroptosis refers to the downward displacement of the kidney.

Answer: B
 Pyelonephritis is the medical term for inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney.

Answer: C
 Pyelitis refers specifically to inflammation of the renal pelvis.

Answer: A
 Pyonephrosis is the term for an abscess or pus-filled cavity within the kidney, which would be considered a form of suppuration (the formation of pus).

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term