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