ne·phro·sis | \ ni-ˈfrō-səs 
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\Definition of nephrosis
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons also : nephrotic syndrome
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nephrotic \ ni-ˈfrä-tik \ adjective or noun
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nephrosis
nounne·phro·sis | \ ni-ˈfrō-səs \
\ plural nephroses\ -ˌsēz \
\Medical Definition of nephrosis
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons especially : nephrotic syndrome — compare nephritis
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