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Nephrosis - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Nephrosis : (noun)
1: a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of
protein in the urine and usually increased blood
cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis
or with a complication of various systemic diseases
[syn: nephrotic syndrome]
2: a disease affecting the kidneys [syn: kidney disease, renal
disorder, nephropathy]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Nephrosis : Nephrosis: Non-inflammatory, non-neoplastic disease of the kidney. Nephrosis an be caused by kidney disease, or it may be a complication of another disorder, particularly diabetes. Diagnosis
is by urine testing for the presence of protein, blood testing for lower than normal levels of protein, and observation of edema . Treatment is usually with adrenal hormones. Also known as nephrotic
syndrome.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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