megacalycosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare kidney condition in which one or more renal calyces become abnormally enlarged and numerous without obstruction in the renal pelvis or ureter, often caused by malformation of renal papillae or a temporary fetal obstruction.

Word forms

megacalycosis

Etymology

From mega- + calyc- + -osis.

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