Meaning of NEPHROPATHY
Pronunciation: | | nu'frâputhee
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| Definition: | | [n] a disease affecting the kidneys |
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| Synonyms: | | kidney disease, nephrosis, renal disorder |
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| See Also: | | Bright's disease, kidney failure, nephritis, nephroangiosclerosis, nephrosclerosis, PKD, polycystic kidney disease, polyuria, renal failure, renal insufficiency, uropathy | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | diabetic kidney disease. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Any one of several chronic conditions that are caused by damage to the cells of the kidney. People who have had diabetes for a long time may have kidney damage. |
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