nephrosis

noun ne·phro·sis \ni-ˈfrō-səs\

Definition of NEPHROSIS

: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons; also : nephrotic syndrome

— ne·phrot·ic \-ˈfrä-tik\ adjective or noun

New Latin

First Known Use: 1909

Medical Dictionary

noun ne·phro·sis \ni-ˈfrō-səs\

plural ne·phro·ses \-ˌsēz\

: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons; especially : nephrotic syndrome—compare nephritis

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