| 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.
출처: 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.
출처: www.solopro.com/Diabetes_dictionary.html
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| nephritis |
is an inflammation of the pelvis or `core?of the kidney. This is generally a chronic accumulation of pus. Pigs affected with kidney worm commonly suffer from pyelonephritis.
출처: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/pigs/4449.html
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| nephrology |
A specialty focusing on the diagnosis and management, by medication, diet, or dialysis, of malfunctions and diseases of the kidneys.
출처: www.horizon-bcbsnj.com/members_resources_faq_gloss...
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| nephrotoxic |
Chemically damaging to the kidneys
출처: boxturtlesite.org/glos.html
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