nephrology

noun

ne·​phrol·​o·​gy ni-ˈfrä-lə-jē How to pronounce nephrology (audio)
: a branch of medicine concerned with the kidneys
nephrologist noun

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Goldstein serves as director of the Center for Acute Care Nephrology and holds the Clark D. West Endowed Chair in pediatric nephrology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 Dennis Moledina encountered a common problem during his training in nephrology, the specialty dedicated to kidney health. Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026 According to Larry Cowgill, a professor of veterinary nephrology at the University of California at Davis, even pollen, stamens and petals that drop from shelves can be toxic. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Removing race from the eGFR was a long process that divided the field of nephrology for years. Anil Oza, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nephrology

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nephrology was circa 1842

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Medical Definition

nephrology

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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