nephrosis

noun

ne·​phro·​sis ni-ˈfrō-səs How to pronounce nephrosis (audio)
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
also : nephrotic syndrome
nephrotic
ni-ˈfrä-tik How to pronounce nephrosis (audio)
adjective or noun

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Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nephrosis was in 1909

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Medical Definition

nephrosis

noun
ne·​phro·​sis ni-ˈfrō-səs How to pronounce nephrosis (audio)
plural nephroses -ˌsēz How to pronounce nephrosis (audio)
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
especially : nephrotic syndrome compare nephritis

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