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hydronephrosis
[ hahy-droh-nuh-froh-sis ]
noun
Pathology.
- dilation of the branches and pelvic cavity of the kidney, caused by an accumulation of urine resulting from obstruction of normal outflow.
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Origin of hydronephrosis1
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Walker’s youngest son was born with hydronephrosis, a kidney condition, which required surgery at six months old.
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Soon afterward, Kharnak underwent a CT scan of her abdomen and pelvis, which yielded a disturbing finding: severe hydronephrosis of her left kidney.
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The after-treatment in the event of the development of hydronephrosis is on ordinary lines.
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The Philosophical Transactions contain the account of a case of hydronephrosis in which there were 240 pounds of water in the sac.
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