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polycystic kidney disease (n)
kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure
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kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure
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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited condition characterized by the development of multiple cysts in the kidneys.
PKD is the most common inherited kidney disease, affecting approximately 1 in 500 people worldwide.
There are two main types of PKD: autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD) and autosomal recessive PKD (ARPKD).
ADPKD is the most common form of PKD, accounting for approximately 85% of cases.
