Nephrosis Definition
nə-frōsĭs
nephroses
noun
A degenerative disease of the kidneys, characterized by generalized edema, protein in the urine, and an increase in serum cholesterol.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- nephrotic-syndrome
- nephropathy
- renal disorder
- kidney disease
Other Word Forms of Nephrosis
Noun
Singular:
nephrosis
Plural:
nephrosesOrigin of Nephrosis
nephro- +"Ž -osis
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