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nephroptosis

nephroptosis

9.9
A kidney that drops down from its normal place
  • noun
  • /nɛfˈrɒptəsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nefroptosis
  • Some individuals with nephroptosis may experience pain when standing for prolonged periods.

Examples

  • Surgical intervention may be required if nephroptosis causes significant discomfort or urinary symptoms.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with nephroptosis after the ultrasound.

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with nephroptosis after noticing a dropped kidney on the ultrasound.

  • He has been suffering from nephroptosis for several months.

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with nephroptosis after noticing a dropped kidney on the ultrasound.

  • Surgical intervention may be required if nephroptosis causes significant discomfort or urinary symptoms.

  • Some individuals with nephroptosis may experience pain when standing for prolonged periods.

Synonyms

prolapse
vsnephroptosis
  • Specialized
2 8.8

A condition in which a body part slips out of its normal place inside the body

is specific to a kidney descending rather than any organ slipping
nephroptosia
vsnephroptosis
  • Specialized
9.9

A kidney that moves down from its normal place

means the same condition but is an alternate form or spelling

Surface Forms

nephroptosis singular
nephroptoses plural

Morphology

nephroptosis = nephr + ptosis

The components 'nephr' and 'ptosis' are Greek-derived medical terms not recognizable to an average English learner.

Etymology

Nephroptosis comes from Greek parts nephro- meaning 'kidney' and -ptosis meaning 'falling'. So nephroptosis literally means a 'falling kidney', which is why it describes a kidney that has dropped down from its normal place.