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nephroptosia

/ˌnɛf.rɒpˈtəʊ.zi.ə/

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noun

/ˌnɛf.rɒpˈtəʊ.zi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий аномальное смещение или опущение почки вниз.

A medical term referring to the abnormal downward displacement or prolapse of a kidney.

  1. Prolapse of the kidneyC2formalmedical

    A medical condition where the kidney descends or drops from its normal position, often due to weakened supporting tissues.

    ruОпущение почки

    • The patient was diagnosed with nephroptosia after experiencing lower back pain.
    • Nephroptosia can sometimes be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally during imaging.
    • Treatment for nephroptosia may involve surgical fixation of the kidney.

    Synonymsnephroptosis