HYDRONEPHROSES

Noun

hydronephroses

plural of hydronephrosis

Source: Wiktionary


HYDRONEPHROSIS

Hy`dro*ne*phro"sis, n. Etym: [NL., Gr. "y`dwr water + (Med.)

Definition: An accumulation of urine in the pelvis of the kidney, occasioned by obstruction in the urinary passages.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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