Nephrosis

Origin

- + osis + -

Full definition of nephrosis

Noun

1. (pathology) A non-inflammatory disease of the kidneys that is characterised by the leaking of blood protein into the urine, swelling or oedema, and degenerative lesions.

Synonyms

• nephropathy
• nephrotic syndrome

Anagrams

• phronesis
• siphoners