ne·phro·sis
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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
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ni-ˈfrä-tik
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
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“Nephrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephrosis. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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nephrosis
noun
ne·phro·sis
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plural nephroses\
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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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