polycystic kidney disease
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- noun
- /ˌpɑːliˈsɪstɪk ˈkɪdni dɪˈziːz/
- Specialized
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enfermedad renal poliquística
- Awareness campaigns about polycystic kidney disease are important for early diagnosis and treatment.
Examples
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And indeed, we now have a new study looking at polycystic kidney disease in humans, a randomized controlled trial.
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I do have Polycystic Kidney Disease, and I will have some medical costs associated with a likely kidney transplant, but we're able to plan and prepare for those costs ahead of time.
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Down syndrome, Huntington's disease, polycystic kidney disease, etc., or something quite probably fatal to the fetus.
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Presymptomatic diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease 1 (PKD1) is possible by genetic linkage analysis with markers from both sides of the disease locus.
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Many patients with polycystic kidney disease require regular check-ups to monitor their kidney function.
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Research on polycystic kidney disease has led to new potential therapies that may improve patient outcomes.
Synonyms
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A kidney disease that makes many small sacs of fluid and can cause kidney failure
Surface Forms
Morphology
polycystic + kidney + disease
The phrase is compositionally built from its parts: 'polycystic' (having many cysts) + 'kidney' + 'disease' straightforwardly yields a disease of the kidneys involving many cysts. Although medical, the meaning is directly derivable from the constituent words and follows normal compounding patterns, so a learner who knows the parts would understand it.
Etymology
Polycystic kidney disease gets its name from its parts: poly meaning 'many', cystic meaning 'small sacs or blisters', and kidney the organ. The name gives a clear picture: many fluid-filled sacs in the kidneys, so it means a long-lasting kidney illness with many cysts.