nephrosis
noun
ne·phro·sis ni-ˈfrō-səs 
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
also : nephrotic syndrome
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nephrosis
noun
ne·phro·sis ni-ˈfrō-səs
plural nephroses -ˌsēz
: a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
especially : nephrotic syndrome
compare nephritis
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