Medical Dictionary

nephrosis

noun ne·phro·sis \ni-ˈfrō-səs\
plural ne·phro·ses \-ˌsēz\

Medical Definition of NEPHROSIS

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

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