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nephrology
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nephrology /ne·phrol·o·gy/ (nĕ-frol´ah-je) the branch of medical science that deals with the kidneys.
ne·phrol·o·gy (n-frl-j)
n.
The medical science that deals with the kidneys, especially their functions or diseases.
ne·phrolo·gist n.
nephrology
[nəfrol′əjē]
Etymology: Gk, nephros + logos, science
the study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the kidney. nephrologic, nephrological, adj.
nephrology [nĕ-frol´o-je]
the branch of medicine dealing with the kidneys.
nephrology (nfrol´jē),
n the study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the kidney.
nephrology
the branch of medicine dealing with the kidneys.
nephrology
The medical subspecialty dedicated to the study and management of non-surgical diseases of the kidney. Cf Urology.
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