nephrosis

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

renal disorder

kidney disease

degenerative nephritis

nephrodystrophy

renal failure

kidney diseases

Translations

nefrose

Nephrose

νέφρωση

syndrome néphrotique

maladie rénale

nefrosi

Etymology

From nephro- + -osis.

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