polycystic kidney disease
noun
: either of two hereditary diseases characterized by gradually enlarging bilateral cysts of the kidney which lead to reduced renal functioning or renal failure
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Other conditions that can cause kidney failure include polycystic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and kidney infections.
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
For years, his research had focused on the mechanisms behind polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
There's no cure for polycystic kidney disease.
—Hallie Levine, Health.com, 19 Nov. 2021
At the time, Welsh had been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, which causes one's kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
For years, his research had focused on the mechanisms behind polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
There's no cure for polycystic kidney disease.
—Hallie Levine, Health.com, 19 Nov. 2021
At the time, Welsh had been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, which causes one's kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
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“Polycystic kidney disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycystic%20kidney%20disease. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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