PKD
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genetic disorder affecting the kidneys: PKD is an abbreviation for Polycystic Kidney Disease. It is a condition where numerous fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys, causing them to become enlarged. This can lead to a decline in kidney function over time, potentially resulting in kidney failure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with PKD after a family history review and imaging tests.
- Managing high blood pressure is crucial for slowing the progression of PKD.
- Research into new treatments for PKD is ongoing.
Advanced Usage
- "Autosomal Dominant PKD (ADPKD)": The most common inherited form of the disease, where only one copy of the abnormal gene is needed to cause the disorder.
- Autosomal Dominant PKD typically presents symptoms in adulthood.
- "Autosomal Recessive PKD (ARPKD)": A rarer form that is often diagnosed in infancy or childhood and requires two copies of the abnormal gene.
- Autosomal Recessive PKD is a severe form that can affect the liver as well as the kidneys.
Variants and Related Words
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (n): The full name for PKD.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases.
- Cyst (n): A closed sac-like structure, which is the primary abnormality in PKD.
- The cysts in PKD can vary greatly in size.
Synonyms
- Polycystic Kidney Disease: The full, non-abbreviated term.
- Cystic kidney disease: A broader descriptive term that can encompass PKD.
Notes on Usage
- PKD is primarily used as a medical acronym. In formal writing, it is often introduced by its full term, "Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)," after which the abbreviation can be used alone.
- It functions as a singular noun (e.g., PKD a genetic disorder).
- This term does not have associated phrasal verbs or idioms in common English usage, as it is a specific medical condition.
Noun
- kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure