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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.

Related formsneph′ro•lyt′ic (nĕf′rə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.

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