nephrolysis
[ nə-frŏl′ĭ-sĭs ]
n.
The operation of freeing of the kidney from inflammatory adhesions, with preservation of the capsule.
The destruction of renal cells.
Words nearby nephrolysis
nephrolepis, nephrolith, nephrolithiasis, nephrolithotomy, nephrology, nephrolysis, nephroma, nephromegaly, nephron, nephronic loop, nephropathy
Other words from nephrolysis
neph′ro•lyt′ic (nĕf′rə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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