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hydronephrosis

[ hahy-droh-nuh-froh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. dilation of the branches and pelvic cavity of the kidney, caused by an accumulation of urine resulting from obstruction of normal outflow.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hydronephrosis1

First recorded in 1840–50; hydro- 1 + nephrosis
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Example Sentences

Walker’s youngest son was born with hydronephrosis, a kidney condition, which required surgery at six months old.

Soon afterward, Kharnak underwent a CT scan of her abdomen and pelvis, which yielded a disturbing finding: severe hydronephrosis of her left kidney.

The after-treatment in the event of the development of hydronephrosis is on ordinary lines.

The Philosophical Transactions contain the account of a case of hydronephrosis in which there were 240 pounds of water in the sac.

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