Associations to the word «Nephrosis»

Wiktionary

NEPHROSIS, noun. (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.

Dictionary definition

NEPHROSIS, noun. 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.
NEPHROSIS, noun. A disease affecting the kidneys.

Wise words

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Antoine de Saint-Exupery