| nephron |
The functional unit of the kidney which acts to maintain the body
Ãâó: www.kidney.sk.ca/kidneydisease/glossary/JKLMNP.htm...
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| nephrotoxicity |
toxic effects occurring within the kidney
Ãâó: www.nutrition-matters.co.uk/misc/glossary.htm
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| nephrology |
Specialized care and treatment for diseases and disorders of the kidneys.
Ãâó: www.century-health.com/glossary.asp
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| nephron |
the filtering unit of the kidney which performs the job of filtering and fluid balance jobs - each kidney is made up of many nephrons.
Ãâó: www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/site/glossary.php
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| nephropathy |
is any disease of the kidneys caused by damage to the small blood vessels that filter and clean the blood. Kidney damage is a potential complication of a long-standing disease, such as diabetes.
Ãâó: www.solopro.com/Diabetes_dictionary.html
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