nephrosis

Plural: nephroses

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
• a disease affecting the kidneys
• 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.

Synonyms

kidney disease, nephropathy, nephrotic syndrome, renal disorder

Related Words

nephritis, nephropathy