hydronephrosis

noun

hy·​dro·​ne·​phro·​sis -ni-ˈfrō-səs How to pronounce hydronephrosis (audio)
plural hydronephroses -ˌsēz How to pronounce hydronephrosis (audio)
: cystic distension of the kidney caused by the accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis as a result of obstruction to outflow and accompanied by atrophy of the kidney structure and cyst formation

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“Hydronephrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hydronephrosis. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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