nephrosclerosis
- noun
- /nɛfroʊskləˈroʊsɪs/
- Specialized
:
nefrósclerosis
- Doctors often see severe cases of nephrosclerosis in patients with long-term high blood pressure.
- hypertensive nephrosclerosis
Examples
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She has advanced kidney dysfunction secondary to hypertensive nephrosclerosis.
Academic text (2016) -
The patient was diagnosed with chronic renal failure secondary to hypertensive nephrosclerosis and was prescribed hemodialysis and blood transfusions.
Academic text (2006) -
Key Words: Hypertensive nephrosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy, blood pressure.
Academic text (2016) -
Hypertensive nephrosclerosis can lead to serious complications if not managed properly.
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The symptoms of nephrosclerosis include fatigue and swelling due to reduced kidney function.
Synonyms
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2.8
A long-lasting illness where the kidneys are damaged and do not work well
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8.1
A disease that damages the kidneys
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5.3
A health problem that affects the kidneys
Hardening and thickening of small kidney blood vessels that reduces blood flow and harms the kidneys
Hardening and thickening of small arteries that reduces blood flow
How Severe
- Specialized
18
3.0
- Specialized
11
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word nephrosclerosis comes from nephro-, meaning 'kidney', and -sclerosis, meaning 'hardening'. So it means 'hardening of the kidney', which explains why it can reduce blood flow to the kidney and lead to kidney failure.