nephrosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A non-inflammatory disease of the kidneys that is characterised by the leaking of blood protein into the urine, swelling or oedema, and degenerative lesions.

nephrosis nephroses

From nephro- + -osis.

nephrotic syndrome

nephritis nephropathy

glomerulonephrosis hydronephrosis hydroureteronephrosis nephrosic pyonephrosis

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