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nephrocalcinosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidism.
Diffuse, fine, renal parenchymal calcification on radiology.

Word forms

nephrocalcinosis nephrocalcinoses

Etymology

From nephro- + calcinosis.

Related words

nephrocalcin

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