nephrosis
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:While nephrosis results in scarring of the kidneys, glomerulonephritis involves active inflammation, and the two conditions can coexist in some cases.
Definition:A type of kidney inflammation that primarily affects the glomeruli, the kidney's filtering units, and often involves swelling and inflammation of the kidneys rather than just damage to the tissue.
From glomerulonephritis
Example:The patient's renal hypertension was managed with antihypertensive drugs, which helped to reduce the strain on her kidneys.
Definition:High blood pressure caused by kidney disease, which is the opposite of the renal damage seen in nephrosis.
From renal hypertension
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