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nephrology

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ne·phrol·o·gy  (n-frl-j)
n.
The science that deals with the kidneys, especially their functions or diseases.
ne·phrolo·gist n.
nephrology [nɪˈfrɒlədgɪ]
n
(Medicine) the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the kidney
nephrologist  n
nephrology  (n-frl-j)
The branch of medicine that deals with functions and diseases of the kidneys.
nephrology
the branch of medical science that studies the kidneys. — nephrologist, n.
See also: Medical Specialties
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Noun1.nephrology - the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders
medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
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nephrology [nɪˈfrɒlədʒɪ] N → nefrología f
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