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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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95 Paperback RC902 This text for nephrologists and non-nephrologists covers the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of adult and pediatric kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, and hypertension.
Three consultant nephrologists (kidney disease specialists) from Cardiff will be cycling 350 miles, stopping at each dialysis unit in Wales to raise money for the Kidney Wales Foundation.
The intratheater data were collected by word-of-mouth survey of military nephrologists and other physicians who had provided RRT, at the request of the Nephrology Consultant, Army Office of the Surgeon General, as part of a process of health care delivery assessment.
 
 
 
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