English Explanatory Dictionary

nephroptosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up.

Word forms

nephroptosis

Etymology

From nephro- + ptosis.

Synonyms

floating kidney renal ptosis
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