Definitions for: Nephrosis


[n] a disease affecting the kidneys
[n] a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases



Synonyms: kidney disease, nephropathy, nephrotic syndrome, renal disorder

See Also: Bright's disease, kidney failure, nephritis, nephroangiosclerosis, nephrosclerosis, PKD, polycystic kidney disease, polyuria, renal failure, renal insufficiency, syndrome, uropathy

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