Question

question 63
which of the following medical terms is misspelled?
a pyelitis
b nephroectomy
c nephrosis
d cystectomy

Explanation:

• Option A: The correct spelling is "pyelitis". The term "pyelitis" refers to inflammation of the renal pelvis.
• Option B: "Nephroectomy" is the correct spelling. It means the surgical removal of a kidney.
• Option C: "Nephrosis" is the correct spelling. It is a non - inflammatory kidney disease.
• Option D: "Cystectomy" is the correct spelling. It is the surgical removal of the urinary bladder.

Answer:

A. pyelitis (Note: It should be "pyelitis" as the correct spelling, but if we assume the question is about a misspelling among the given options, and if there was a typo in the option itself. However, if we consider the standard medical terms, all the options except if there was a wrong letter in the presented option (for example, if it was presented as "pyellitis" with an extra 'l' which is a misspelling compared to the correct "pyelitis")).