nephrotic syndrome

noun

: an abnormal condition that is marked by deficiency of albumin in the blood and its excretion in the urine due to altered permeability of the glomerular basement membranes

Examples of nephrotic syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This may include severe cellulitis, and in rare instances, complications such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and nephrotic syndrome. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024 Medications Different drugs treat various aspects of nephrotic syndrome. Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 Along with the presence of edema, nephrotic syndrome can be definitively diagnosed based on the following urine and blood test results:5 Additional tests would be ordered to diagnose the possible causes of nephrotic syndrome and to check for possible complications. Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 Ameera did indeed have a kidney disease, explaining her nephrotic syndrome symptoms. Amitha Kalaichandran, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2019 However, her urine test showed high protein levels, which suggested nephrotic syndrome, a kidney disorder. Amitha Kalaichandran, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2019 At 7 months, Anthony was diagnosed with the kidney disorder nephrotic syndrome. Bend Bulletin, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2019 Other conditions, such as cystic kidneys, genetic factors, nephrotic syndrome and autoimmune diseases also can cause kidney failure. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2019 At 3 years old, her son Jaxson was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Samantha West, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nephrotic syndrome was in 1931

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“Nephrotic syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephrotic%20syndrome. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

nephrotic syndrome

noun
: an abnormal condition that is marked especially by a deficiency of albumin in the blood and excess excretion of protein in the urine due to altered permeability of the glomerular basement membranes (as from membranous glomerulonephritis, minimal change disease, or diabetes mellitus)

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