nephrocalcinosis


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nephrocalcinosis

 [nef″ro-kal″sĭ-no´sis]
deposition of calcium phosphate in the renal tubules, resulting in renal insufficiency.

neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis

(nef'rō-kal'si-nō'sis),
A form of renal lithiasis characterized by diffusely scattered foci of calcification in the renal parenchyma; deposits of calcium phosphate, calcium oxalate monohydrate, and similar compounds are usually demonstrable radiologically.
[nephro- + calcinosis]

nephrocalcinosis

/neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis/ (-kal″sĭ-no´sis) precipitation of calcium phosphate in the renal tubules, with resultant renal insufficiency.

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

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.

neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis

(nef'rō-kal-si-nō'sis)
A form of renal lithiasis characterized by diffusely scattered foci of calcification in the renal parenchyma; deposits of calcium phosphate, calcium oxalate monohydrate, and similar compounds are usually demonstrable radiologically.

nephrocalcinosis

The presence of calcification or actual stones within the substance of the kidney.

neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis

(nef'rō-kal-si-nō'sis)
Renal lithiasis characterized by diffusely scattered foci of calcification in the renal parenchyma.

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.
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