Nephrosis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A disease of the kidneys marked by degenerative lesions, especially of the winding uriniferous tubules.
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  • n. A non-inflammatory disease of the kidneys that is characterised by the leaking of blood protein into the urine, swelling or oedema, and degenerative lesions.
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  • n. a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
  • n. a disease affecting the kidneys
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    syndrome   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    nephropathy    nephrotic syndrome   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    acidosis    apotheosis    arteriosclerosis    asbestosis    cirrhosis   
     
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