nephrocalcinosis /neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis/ (-kal″sĭ-no´sis) precipitation of calcium phosphate in the renal tubules, with resultant renal insufficiency.
nephrocalcinosis
nephrocalcinosis, (nef´rōkal´s
nō´sis),
nephrocalcinosis
neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis (n f r -k ls -n s s)n. Renal lithiasis characterized by diffusely scattered foci of calcification in the kidneys. |
nephrocalcinosis
[nef′rōkal′sinō′sis]
Etymology: Gk, nephros + L, calx, lime; Gk, osis, condition
an abnormal condition of the kidneys in which deposits of calcium form in the parenchyma at the site of previous inflammation or degenerative change. Infection, hematuria, anal colic, and decreased function of the kidney may occur.
nephrocalcinosis, (nef´rōkal´s
nō´sis),n an abnormal condition of the kidneys in which deposits of calcium form in the parenchyma at the site of previous inflammation or degenerative change. Infection, hematuria, anal colic, and decreased function of the kidney may occur.
nephrocalcinosis
deposition of calcium phosphate in the renal tubules, resulting in renal insufficiency. Occurs in association with hypercalcemia. in cultivated finfish can be caused by a high CO2 content of the water or by a high calcium:magnesium ratio in the diet.
nephrocalcinosis
Nephrology A condition, more common in premature infants, especially if receiving loop diuretics, characterized by calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate deposits in renal tubules and interstitium, resulting in ↓ renal
function Etiology Hypercalcemia,↑ Ca2+ excretion, medullary sponge kidney, renal cortical necrosis, renal tubular acidosis, TB Clinical Obstructive uropathy, possibly renal failure. See Kidney stones.
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