nephropathy
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- nephropathic adjective
Etymology
Origin of nephropathy
Example Sentences
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When he was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, a disease that damages kidney tissues, four years ago his kidney function was at 30%.
From Los Angeles Times
The nephrologist suggested that the intermittent bleeding might be caused by IgA nephropathy, a disease that damages the filters inside the kidneys and can occur after an illness.
From Washington Post
The medication is used to treat hypertension, hypertensive patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and nephropathy in Type 2 diabetic patients.
From Fox News
Another experimental drug is in testing to treat a condition affecting diabetics, called diabetic nephropathy, that is a leading cause of kidney failure.
IgA nephropathy occurs when an antibody called immunoglobulin A builds up in the kidney.
From Washington Times
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