SINCE 1828
nephrosis
noun
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
Other Words from nephrosis
nephrotic
\ ni-ˈfrä-tik
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
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nephrosis
noun
ne·phro·sis
| \ ni-ˈfrō-səs
\
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plural nephroses\ -ˌsēz
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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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