nephropathy

noun

plural nephropathies
: an abnormal state of the kidney
especially : one associated with or secondary to some other pathological process

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Diabetic nephropathy causes the deterioration of kidney function and eventual failure; diabetic retinopathy can lead to vision loss and blindness. New Atlas, 14 July 2024 This happens in about 30% of adults who have had IgA nephropathy for 20 or more years. Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2024

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circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nephropathy was circa 1900

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“Nephropathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephropathy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

nephropathy

noun
plural nephropathies
: an abnormal state of the kidney
especially : one associated with or secondary to some other pathological process

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