Which condition means blood in the urine?

• A. Hematuria
• B. Laryngectomy
• C. Adenocarcinoma
• D. Cholecystogram

Answer: (A)

Blood in the urine is called hematuria. The term combines a root meaning blood with a suffix referring to urine, signaling the presence of blood in the urine. It’s a common finding that prompts evaluation for urinary tract issues, kidney stones, infections, or injury. Hematuria can be gross (visible blood) or microscopic (blood detected on lab testing). The other terms refer to unrelated conditions or tests: laryngectomy is removal of the larynx, adenocarcinoma is a glandular cancer, and a cholecystogram is an imaging test of the gallbladder.