NEPHROPTOSIS

nephroptosis, nephroptosia

(noun) prolapse of the kidney

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nephroptosis (uncountable)

An abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up.

Synonyms

• floating kidney

• renal ptosis

Source: Wiktionary



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