kidney disease
Definition
Noun: A pathological condition or disorder that impairs the normal structure and function of the kidneys. It encompasses a wide range of conditions that can damage these organs, potentially affecting their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.
Usage
The term "kidney disease" is a general, non-specific medical term used to describe any illness or abnormality of the kidneys. It is commonly used in both medical and layperson contexts. - It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., a kidney disease, chronic kidney diseases). - It often appears with modifiers that specify the type, cause, or stage (e.g., polycystic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease).
Examples
- General Statement:
- With a Modifier:
- In a Medical Context:
Advanced Usage
- "Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)": A specific, progressive medical classification for long-term kidney damage and decreased function.
- Managing diabetes is key to slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease.
- "End-stage kidney disease (ESKD)": The final, most severe stage of chronic kidney disease where dialysis or a transplant is necessary for survival.
- The program supports patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Variants and Related Words
- Nephropathy (n): A more technical, medical term for kidney disease or damage, often used with a prefix indicating the cause (e.g., ).
- Renal disease (n): A synonym using the adjective "renal," which means relating to the kidneys. It is interchangeable with "kidney disease" in medical terminology.
Synonyms
- Renal disorder: A formal term for a malfunction or disease of the kidneys.
- Nephropathy: As above, a clinical term for kidney disease.
Related Phrases
- Kidney failure: A severe condition where the kidneys lose most or all of their function. This is often a result of progressive kidney disease.
- Acute kidney failure can sometimes be reversed if treated promptly.
- Kidney impairment: A phrase describing reduced kidney function, which may be a component or consequence of kidney disease.
Noun
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a disease affecting the kidneys
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