Nephrosis Definition & Meaning

nephrosis
noun
  1. a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
  2. a disease affecting the kidneys

"Nephrosis" in song lyrics

See how nephrosis is used in real songs:

  • "congenital finnish nephrosis"
    AOL — AOL

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