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Definition of Hydronephrosis

1. Noun. Accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter.

Definition of Hydronephrosis

1. n. An accumulation of urine in the pelvis of the kidney, occasioned by obstruction in the urinary passages.

Definition of Hydronephrosis

1. Noun. (pathology) distension of the kidneys due to obstruction in the flow of urine ¹

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Medical Definition of Hydronephrosis

1. Abnormal enlargement of a kidney, may occur secondary to acute ureteral obstruction (kidney stone) or chronic kidney disease. (27 Sep 1997)

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