Meaning of nephrosis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    nephrosis

    Definitions

    1. a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol

    Examples

    • « usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases »
  2. 2. a disease affecting the kidneys

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