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nephrocalcinosis

 

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Noun nephrocalcinosis has 1 sense
  1. nephrocalcinosis - renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine
    --1 is a kind of
    nephrolithiasis, renal lithiasis

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Nephrocalcinosis

Definition:

Nephrocalcinosis is a medical condition characterized by the presence of calcium deposits in the kidneys, resulting in the formation of small stones or calcium deposits within the renal tissue.

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. The patient's nephrocalcinosis was causing severe pain and discomfort in the lower back.
  • 2. Nephrocalcinosis is often diagnosed through imaging techniques, such as ultrasound or CT scan.
  • 3. Long-term nephrocalcinosis can lead to a decline in kidney function and the development of kidney stones.
  • 4. The urologist recommended a low-sodium diet to prevent the progression of nephrocalcinosis.

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