ALL meanings of nephrosis
ne·phro·sis
N n - noun nephrosis kidney disease, especially marked by noninflammatory degeneration of the tubular system. 1
- noun nephrosis (pathology) A non-inflammatory disease of the kidneys that is characterised by the leaking of blood protein into the urine, swelling or oedema, and degenerative lesions. 1
- noun nephrosis any noninflammatory degenerative kidney disease 0
- noun nephrosis a degenerative disease of the kidneys, characterized by generalized edema, protein in the urine, and an increase in serum cholesterol 0