nephronophthisis
Meanings
noun
- A genetic disorder of the kidneys which affects children.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From nephron + -o- + phthisis (“progressive wasting disease”), from Ancient Greek φθίσις (phthísis, “wasting away, perishing, decay”).
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