nephrosis

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Noun

nephrosis

1. (pathology) 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

• nephropathy
• nephrotic syndrome

Translations

• French: néphrose
• Spanish: nefrosis

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