Glomerulonephritis

/ˌɡloʊ.mə.rʊˈnɛf.rɪtɪs/
noun

A serious condition that involves inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, affecting their ability to filter waste from the blood.

The patient was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis after experiencing swelling and high blood pressure.
Visual representation of "glomerulonephritis" - A serious condition that involves inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, affecting their ability to filter waste from the blood.

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acute glomerulonephritis,chronic glomerulonephritis,post-infectious glomerulonephritis

noun

A disease that strikes the kidneys and can lead to renal failure if not treated properly.

If treated early, glomerulonephritis can lead to a better outcome for the patient's health.
Visual representation of "glomerulonephritis" - A disease that strikes the kidneys and can lead to renal failure if not treated properly.

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Formal

renal pathology,kidney disease,glomerular damage

noun

A serious condition that involves inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, affecting their ability to filter waste from the blood.

The patient was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis after experiencing swelling and high blood pressure.
Visual representation of "glomerulonephritis" - A serious condition that involves inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, affecting their ability to filter waste from the blood.

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Formal

acute glomerulonephritis,chronic glomerulonephritis,post-infectious glomerulonephritis

noun

A disease that strikes the kidneys and can lead to renal failure if not treated properly.

If treated early, glomerulonephritis can lead to a better outcome for the patient's health.
Visual representation of "glomerulonephritis" - A disease that strikes the kidneys and can lead to renal failure if not treated properly.

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Formal

renal pathology,kidney disease,glomerular damage

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Use in medical discussions when diagnosing patients.

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Focus on the symptoms, such as blood in urine or swelling.

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Link to related conditions like nephrotic syndrome.

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Use in medical discussions when diagnosing patients.

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Focus on the symptoms, such as blood in urine or swelling.

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Link to related conditions like nephrotic syndrome.

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Use in medical discussions when diagnosing patients.

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Focus on the symptoms, such as blood in urine or swelling.

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Link to related conditions like nephrotic syndrome.

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