Question

which of the following terms means condition of scanty amount of urine?
a polyuria
b nocturia
c oliguria
d dysuria

Explanation:

• Polyuria: Refers to excessive urination, not a scanty amount.
• Nocturia: Involves frequent urination at night, not related to the quantity being scanty.
• Oliguria: Specifically means a condition of scanty amount of urine.
• Dysuria: Indicates painful urination, not about the quantity.

Answer:

C. oliguria