The Term Used to Describe Excess Production of Urine Is

Question

The term used to describe excess production of urine is
A) polyuria.
B) polydipsia.
C) hematuria.
D) glycosuria.
E) polyphagia.

Accepted Answer

Polyuria is the medical term used to describe the excessive production of urine. This can be a symptom of various medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease.

Choice B (polydipsia) refers to excessive thirst, not urine production.
Choice C (hematuria) refers to the presence of blood in the urine.
Choice D (glycosuria) refers to the presence of glucose in the urine, which can be a sign of uncontrolled diabetes.
Choice E (polyphagia) refers to excessive hunger, not urine production.