Which term means painful urination?

• A. Anuria
• B. Filtrate
• C. Dysuria
• D. Enuresis

Answer: (C)

Dysuria is the term for painful urination. The prefix dys- means painful or difficult, and -uria refers to urine, so the combination describes discomfort during urination. This symptom is common with urinary tract infections, urethritis, or irritation of the urinary tract, and it may accompany burning, frequency, or urgency. By contrast, anuria means little or no urine production; filtrate refers to the fluid filtered by the kidneys (not a symptom); and enuresis is involuntary urination, such as bedwetting. Recognizing dysuria helps point to potential infections or irritations in the urinary tract and guides appropriate assessment.