Meaning of NEPHROSIS

Pronunciation:			nu'frowsis
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a disease affecting the kidneys [n]  a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
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	Synonyms:		kidney disease, nephropathy, nephrotic syndrome, renal disorder
	See Also:		Bright's disease, kidney failure, nephritis, nephroangiosclerosis, nephrosclerosis, PKD, polycystic kidney disease, polyuria, renal failure, renal insufficiency, syndrome, uropathy