Definition of Hydronephrosis

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

Generic synonyms: Pathology

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydronephrosis

hydromicrocephaly
hydromorphic
hydromorphinol
hydromorphone
hydromorphone hydrochloride
hydromphalus
hydromuscovite
hydromuscovites
hydromyelocele
hydromyoma
hydron
hydronated
hydronation
hydronations
hydronephrosis (current term)
hydronephrotic
hydronian
hydronic
hydronically
hydronium
hydronium ion
hydroniums
hydrons
hydronym
hydronyms
hydrop neumopericardium
hydropalladation
hydroparasalpinx
hydropath

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