definitions

nephrology

[ nuh-frol-uh-jee ]
/ nəˈfrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the branch of medical science that deals with the kidney.

Nearby words

nephroid, nephrolepis, nephrolith, nephrolithiasis, nephrolithotomy, nephrology, nephrolysis, nephroma, nephromegaly, nephron, nephronic loop

Origin of nephrology

First recorded in 1835–45; nephro- + -logy

Related forms

ne·phrol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for nephrology

nephrology

/ (nɪˈfrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the kidney

Derived Forms

nephrologist, noun
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Medicine definitions for nephrology

nephrology

[ nə-frŏl′ə-jē ]

n.

The medical science that deals with the kidneys, especially their functions or diseases.

Related forms

ne•phrol′o•gist n.
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Science definitions for nephrology

nephrology

[ nə-frŏl′ə-jē ]

The branch of medicine that deals with functions and diseases of the kidneys.
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Culture definitions for nephrology

nephrology

[ (nuh-frol-uh-jee) ]

The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the kidneys.

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