Associations to the word «Nephrocalcinosis»

Wiktionary

NEPHROCALCINOSIS, noun. (medicine) The deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidism.
NEPHROCALCINOSIS, noun. (medicine) (now more commonly) Diffuse, fine, renal parenchymal calcification on radiology.

Dictionary definition

NEPHROCALCINOSIS, noun. Renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine.

Wise words

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