nephropathy

noun

ne·phrop·a·thy | \ ni-ˈfrä-pə-thē

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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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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nephropathy

noun

ne·phrop·a·thy | \ ni-ˈfräp-ə-thē

plural nephropathies

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