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, fluidnephr/oRoot(Greek) Kidney-osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process