nephrology

nephrology
The branch of medical science concerned with medical diseases of the kidneys. [nephro- + G. logos, study]

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ne·phrol·o·gy ni-'fräl-ə-jē n, pl -gies a medical specialty concerned with the kidneys and esp. with their structure, functions, or diseases

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n.
the branch of medicine concerned with the study, investigation, and management of diseases of the kidney. See also urology.

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ne·phrol·o·gy (nə-frolґə-je) [nephro- + -logy] scientific study of the kidney, its anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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