Clinical Diagnosis · Urinary System · Medium
Nephropathy
Meaning: Damage to or disease of the kidneys, such as that caused by diabetes or contrast dye.
In practice: Annual urine albumin checks are used to screen for diabetic nephropathy in primary care.
Word parts
- nephr- means kidney
- -pathy means disease or disorder
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