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Medical Definition of Hypokalaemic nephropathy
1. Vacuolation of the epithelial cytoplasm of renal convoluted tubules in patients seriously depleted of potassium; vacuoles do not contain fat or glycogen, concentrating ability is impaired, polyuria and polydipsia are common, and pyelonephritis may develop. Synonym: vacuolar nephrosis. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypokalaemic Nephropathy
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