Which term describes inflammation of the prostate gland?

• A. Nephrolithiasis
• B. PID
• C. Prostatitis
• D. IUD

Answer: (C)

When an organ is inflamed, the condition is often named with the suffix -itis. For the prostate gland, that results in prostatitis. The prostate sits around the urethra, and inflammation here can cause pelvic or perineal pain and urinary symptoms. The other terms point to different problems: nephrolithiasis refers to stones in the kidney or urinary tract, pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive tract, and an intrauterine device is a contraception device placed in the uterus. Therefore, prostatitis correctly describes inflammation of the prostate gland.