acute kidney failure
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4.2
- noun
- /əˈkjut ˈkɪdni ˈfeɪljər/
- Specialized
:
insuficiencia renal aguda
- Patients with acute kidney failure may require dialysis to help filter waste from their blood.
Examples
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One common form of torture involves crushing the leg muscles with a heavy wooden roller, causing acute kidney failure in some cases.
Academic text (1995) -
Hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potential consequence of infection, is the main cause of acute kidney failure in U.S. children and can lead to lifelong disturbances of the central nervous system.
Academic text (2006) -
The doctor explained that sudden dehydration can lead to acute kidney failure if not treated quickly.
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Recognizing the signs of acute kidney failure early is crucial for effective medical intervention.
Synonyms
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3.0
A condition when the kidneys stop working and cannot remove waste or keep water and salts in balance
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2.8
A long-lasting illness where the kidneys are damaged and do not work well
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3.9
A serious condition where the kidneys stop removing waste and balancing body fluids
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6.3
A condition in which the kidneys cannot remove waste from the blood well
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5.1
A sudden severe loss of kidney function caused by injury or infection
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5.3
A health problem that affects the kidneys
How Sudden
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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7.6
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a sudden loss of kidney function' is directly and transparently built from 'acute' (sudden/severe) + 'kidney' (the organ) + 'failure' (loss of normal function). This is a compositional medical noun phrase that follows predictable English compounding and similar constructions exist in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily understand it.
Etymology
Acute kidney failure is a clear medical picture: acute means 'sudden', kidney is the organ that filters the blood, and failure means it stops working. So it refers to the kidneys suddenly stopping their work and the body not being able to remove waste.