nephronophthisis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A genetic disorder of the kidneys which affects children.

Pronunciation

/ˌnɛf.ɹoʊ.nəfˈθaɪ.sɪs/

Word forms

nephronophthisis

Etymology

From nephron + -o- + phthisis (“progressive wasting disease”), from Ancient Greek φθίσις (phthísis, “wasting away, perishing, decay”).

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