hydrocalycosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare kidney condition in which one or more renal calyces become abnormally dilated or swollen, often due to obstruction of their narrow neck, resulting in fluid buildup.

Word forms

hydrocalycosis

Etymology

From hydro- + calyc- + -osis.

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