nephronophthisis

English

Etymology

From nephron +‎ -o- +‎ phthisis (“progressive wasting disease”), from Ancient Greek φθίσις (phthísis, “wasting away, perishing, decay”).

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Noun

nephronophthisis (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A genetic disorder of the kidneys which affects children.

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