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1. nephrosis
noun. ['nəˈfroʊsəs'] a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -osis (English)
- nephro- (English)
Rhymes with Nephrosis
- arteriosclerosis
- tuberculosis
- misdiagnosis
- asbestosis
- thrombosis
- symbiosis
- prognosis
- diagnosis
- apotheosis
- sclerosis
- necrosis
- hypnosis
- heterosis
- fibrosis
- acidosis
- psychosis
- neurosis
- meiosis
- cirrhosis
Quotes about nephrosis
1. "My wife has been battling nephrosis for years and we just want to find a cure."
David Beckham, Interview with The Guardian
2. "The prevalence of nephrosis is increasing worldwide, and we need to invest in research to find better treatments."
Serena Williams, Twitter post.
Sentences with nephrosis
1. Noun, singular or mass
Dogs who have nephrosis also sometimes develop nephrotic syndrome.
2. Verb, base form
Not only can nephrosis make way for kidney failure, the disease can also bring upon scarring in dogs.