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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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nephrosis
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ne·phro·sis
\ni-ˈfrō-səs\
Medical Definition of nephrosis
nephroses
\-ˌsēz\play: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons; especially : nephrotic syndrome—compare nephritis
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