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nephrotic

adjective

ne·​phrot·​ic ni-ˈfrät-ik How to pronounce nephrotic (audio)
: of, relating to, affected by, or associated with nephrosis
nephrotic edema
a nephrotic patient

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“Nephrotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nephrotic. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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