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Definition of Nephrosis
1. Noun. A syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases.
2. Noun. A disease affecting the kidneys.
Specialized synonyms: Bright's Disease, Nephritis, Nephroangiosclerosis, Nephrosclerosis, Pkd, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Polyuria, Kidney Failure, Renal Failure, Renal Insufficiency
Generic synonyms: Uropathy
Definition of Nephrosis
1. Noun. (pathology) A non-inflammatory disease of the kidneys that is characterised by the leaking of blood protein into the urine, swelling or oedema, and degenerative lesions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nephrosis
1. [n -PHROSES]
Medical Definition of Nephrosis
1. A type of nephritis that is characterised by low serum albumin, large amount of protein in the urine and swelling (oedema). Swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure and anorexia are key features. Nephrotic syndrome can be seen with a number of illness that cause damage to the kidney glomerulus. Examples include diabetes, hereditary disorders, lupus, multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, glomerulonephritis, minimal change disease and membranous glomerulonephritis. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nephrosis
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