nephropathy (Meaning)
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nephropathy (n)
a disease affecting the kidneys
Synonyms & Antonyms of nephropathy
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nephropathy Sentence Examples
- Diabetic nephropathy is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease worldwide.
- Hypertensive nephropathy arises due to uncontrolled blood pressure, damaging the kidneys' filtration units.
- IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger's disease, is an autoimmune disorder affecting the kidney's filtering system.
- Membranous nephropathy involves the development of antibodies against a protein in the kidney's glomeruli.
- Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a type of nephropathy characterized by scarring and inflammation in the kidney's filtering units.
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often accompanied by nephropathy, leading to gradual loss of kidney function.
- Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can induce drug-induced nephropathy if used excessively.
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome are emerging risk factors for developing nephropathy.
- Early detection and management of nephropathy are crucial to prevent progression to end-stage renal disease.
- Advances in dialysis and transplantation have improved the prognosis of patients with advanced nephropathy.
FAQs About the word nephropathy
a disease affecting the kidneys
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Diabetic nephropathy is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease worldwide.
Hypertensive nephropathy arises due to uncontrolled blood pressure, damaging the kidneys' filtration units.
IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger's disease, is an autoimmune disorder affecting the kidney's filtering system.
Membranous nephropathy involves the development of antibodies against a protein in the kidney's glomeruli.
