hydronephrosis

American

[hahy-droh-nuh-froh-sis] / ˌhaɪ droʊ nəˈfroʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

dilation of the branches and pelvic cavity of the kidney, caused by an accumulation of urine resulting from obstruction of normal outflow.

Etymology

Origin of hydronephrosis

First recorded in 1840–50; hydro- ¹ + nephrosis

Example Sentences

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Walker’s youngest son was born with hydronephrosis, a kidney condition, which required surgery at six months old.

From Seattle Times

Soon afterward, Kharnak underwent a CT scan of her abdomen and pelvis, which yielded a disturbing finding: severe hydronephrosis of her left kidney.

From Washington Post

The after-treatment in the event of the development of hydronephrosis is on ordinary lines.

From Project Gutenberg

The Philosophical Transactions contain the account of a case of hydronephrosis in which there were 240 pounds of water in the sac.

From Project Gutenberg

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