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nephropathy

noun
ne路​phrop路​a路​thy | \ ni-藞fr盲-p蓹-th膿 How to pronounce nephropathy (audio) \
plural nephropathies

Definition of nephropathy

: an abnormal state of the kidney especially : one associated with or secondary to some other pathological process
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nephropathic \ 藢ne-​fr蓹-​藞pa-​thik How to pronounce nephropathic (audio) \ adjective

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 In 2006, while completing testing for a health insurance policy, Ramu was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, a condition that causes protein to build up in the kidney, causing tissue damage and decreased organ function. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "Carmel boy thanks family of dad's kidney donor: 'Your son saved a very good man's life'," 14 June 2019 Another experimental drug is in testing to treat a condition affecting diabetics, called diabetic nephropathy, that is a leading cause of kidney failure. — Jonathan D. Rockoff, WSJ, "Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Picks AstraZeneca Executive to Be Next CEO," 4 Jan. 2019

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First Known Use of nephropathy

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

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nephropathy

noun
ne路​phrop路​a路​thy | \ ni-藞fr盲p-蓹-th膿 How to pronounce nephropathy (audio) \
plural nephropathies

Medical Definition of nephropathy

: an abnormal state of the kidney especially : one associated with or secondary to some other pathological process

Other Words from nephropathy

nephropathic \ 藢nef-​r蓹-​藞path-​ik How to pronounce nephropathic (audio) \ adjective

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