nephrosis
noun
ne·phro·sis
ni-ˈfrō-səs 
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
also
: nephrotic syndrome
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nephrosis
noun
ne·phro·sis
ni-ˈfrō-səs
plural nephroses
-ˌsēz
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
especially
: nephrotic syndrome compare nephritis
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