nephrotic syndrome
noun
: an abnormal condition that is marked by deficiency of albumin in the blood and its excretion in the urine due to altered permeability of the glomerular basement membranes
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This rare condition is most often seen in adults with nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disease in which excess protein leaks into the urine.
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Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Since Harper's diagnosis, Becca has found solace in social media, sharing Harper’s journey with nephrotic syndrome on TikTok in hopes of connecting with other parents whose children had been diagnosed with the condition.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Ameera did indeed have a kidney disease, explaining her nephrotic syndrome symptoms.
—Amitha Kalaichandran, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2019
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Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Since Harper's diagnosis, Becca has found solace in social media, sharing Harper’s journey with nephrotic syndrome on TikTok in hopes of connecting with other parents whose children had been diagnosed with the condition.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Ameera did indeed have a kidney disease, explaining her nephrotic syndrome symptoms.
—Amitha Kalaichandran, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2019
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“Nephrotic syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephrotic%20syndrome. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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