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nephrology
noun ne·phrol·o·gy \ni-ˈfrä-lə-jē\
Definition of NEPHROLOGY
: a branch of medicine concerned with the kidneys
— ne·phrol·o·gist \-jist\ noun
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First Known Use of NEPHROLOGY
circa 1842
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Medical Dictionary
nephrology
noun ne·phrol·o·gy \ni-ˈfräl-ə-jē\
plural ne·phrol·o·gies
Medical Definition of NEPHROLOGY
: a medical specialty concerned with the kidneys and especially with their structure, functions, or diseases
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