English Explanatory Dictionary

minimal change disease

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disease of the kidneys, characterized by proteinuria, edema, weight gain, and hypoalbuminaemia.

Word forms

minimal change disease

Etymology

So called because the changes caused by the disease cannot easily be seen even under microscopy.

Synonyms

MCD minimal change glomerulopathy nil disease
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