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glomerulonephritis

/ɡlɒˌmɜːr.jʊ.loʊ.nɪˈfraɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ɡlɒˌmɜːr.jʊ.loʊ.nɪˈfraɪ.tɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением клубочков почек, часто приводящее к снижению выделения мочи и наличию крови и белка в моче, нередко сопровождающееся отеками.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, often resulting in reduced urine output and the presence of blood and protein in the urine, frequently accompanied by edema.

uncountable

  1. Kidney inflammationC2formalmedical

    A condition involving inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys (glomeruli), often leading to reduced urine output, blood and protein in the urine, and swelling.

    ruВоспаление почек

    • The patient was diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis after showing signs of edema and hematuria.
    • Glomerulonephritis can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or other underlying conditions.
    • Treatment for glomerulonephritis may include medications to control blood pressure and reduce inflammation.
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  • glomerulonephritides plural form
  • glomerulonephritises plural form
  • glomerulonephritides' possessive plural form
  • glomerulonephritises' possessive plural form
  • glomerulonephritis's possessive singular form