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Nephrosis   /nəfrˈoʊsəs/   Listen
Nephrosis

noun
1.
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.  Synonym: nephrotic syndrome.
2.
A disease affecting the kidneys.  Synonyms: kidney disease, nephropathy, renal disorder.






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Words linked to "Nephrosis" :   uropathy, kidney failure, renal insufficiency, Bright's disease, renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, nephropathy, nephrosclerosis, PKD, polyuria, polycystic kidney disease, renal disorder, kidney disease, nephritis, syndrome, nephroangiosclerosis



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