nephropathy
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- nephropathic adjective
Etymology
Origin of nephropathy
Example Sentences
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Micro- and macrovascular complications of diabetes can include, for example, retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy, as well as cardiovascular diseases.
From Science Daily
The results revealed a sharp decrease in renal blood flow during acute renal failure, while in the case of diabetic nephropathy, they identified chronic vascular degeneration in the kidneys accompanied by vascular distortion.
From Science Daily
Eoin was first diagnosed with IgA nephropathy when he was in his late teens.
From BBC
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
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