Question

which of the following terms means pain in the urethra?
a urethralgia
b urethritis
c ureterectasis
d ureteralgia

Explanation:

• Option A: The suffix "-algia" means pain. "Urethr-" refers to the urethra. So "urethralgia" means pain in the urethra.
• Option B: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. "Urethr-" refers to the urethra. So "urethritis" means inflammation of the urethra.
• Option C: The suffix "-ectasis" means dilation or expansion. "Ureter-" refers to the ureter. So "ureterectasis" means dilation of the ureter.
• Option D: The suffix "-algia" means pain. "Ureter-" refers to the ureter. So "ureteralgia" means pain in the ureter.

Answer:

A. urethralgia