nephrolysis

noun

ne·​phrol·​y·​sis ni-ˈfräl-ə-səs How to pronounce nephrolysis (audio)
plural nephrolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce nephrolysis (audio)
: the surgical operation of freeing the kidney from surrounding adhesions

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“Nephrolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nephrolysis. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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