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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure |
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NEPHROSCLEROSIS is a 15 letter word that starts with N. |
| | Synonyms: | | nephroangiosclerosis |
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| | See Also: | | kidney disease, nephropathy, nephrosis, renal disorder |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This is an abnormal condition of the kidney characterized by hyaline deposition in the intima of blood vessels. This condition is often associated with essential hypertension. |
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