nephrosis

noun

ne·​phro·​sis ni-ˈfrō-səs How to pronounce nephrosis (audio)
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
nephrotic adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nephrosis was in 1909

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“Nephrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephrosis. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

nephrosis

noun
ne·​phro·​sis ni-ˈfrō-səs How to pronounce nephrosis (audio)
plural nephroses -ˌsēz How to pronounce nephrosis (audio)
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
especially : nephrotic syndrome compare nephritis

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