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Hydronephrosis

Also called Swollen kidney

UrologyRadiologyNephrologyImportant

Distension and dilation of the renal pelvis caused by obstruction of urine outflow, leading to potential kidney damage if untreated.

Korean

수신증

소변 유출 폐색으로 인한 신우 팽창 및 확장; 치료하지 않으면 신장 손상으로 이어질 수 있음.

French

Hydronéphrose

Distension et dilatation du bassinet rénal due à une obstruction du flux urinaire, pouvant entraîner des lésions rénales si non traitée.

Word parts

  • hydr/oRoot(Greek) Water, fluid
  • nephr/oRoot(Greek) Kidney
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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