nephrologist

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noun

ne·​phrol·​o·​gist ni-ˈfräl-ə-jəst How to pronounce nephrologist (audio)
: a specialist in nephrology

nephrology

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noun

ne·​phrol·​o·​gy ni-ˈfräl-ə-jē How to pronounce nephrology (audio)
plural nephrologies
: a medical specialty concerned with the kidneys and especially with their structure, functions, or diseases

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“Nephrologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nephrologist. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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