ne·phrop·a·thy (n -fr p -th )n. pl. ne·phrop·a·thies A disease or abnormality of the kidney. neph  ro·pathic (n fr-p th k) adj. |
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| Noun | 1. | nephropathy - a disease affecting the kidneys Bright's disease, nephritis - an inflammation of the kidney nephroangiosclerosis, nephrosclerosis - kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure PKD, polycystic kidney disease - kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure polyuria - renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes kidney failure, renal failure - inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance renal insufficiency - insufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys uropathy - any pathology of the urinary tract |
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