nephroptosia
Definition
Noun A medical condition characterized by the downward displacement or prolapse of a kidney from its normal anatomical position.
Usage
This term is used exclusively in medical contexts to describe an abnormal dropping of a kidney within the abdominal cavity. * The patient's chronic back pain was eventually diagnosed as nephroptosia. * Nephroptosia is more commonly observed in women and on the right side.
Advanced Usage
- The condition is sometimes referred to more generally as renal ptosis or a floating kidney.
- It is often discovered incidentally during imaging for other abdominal issues.
Variants and Related Words
- Nephroptosis (n.): An alternative spelling for the same condition.
- Ptosis (n.): A general medical term for the drooping or prolapse of an organ.
- Nephro- (prefix): A combining form meaning "kidney," used in many medical terms (e.g., nephrology, nephritis).
Synonyms
- Renal ptosis
- Floating kidney
- Kidney prolapse
Antonyms
- Normal renal position
- Orthotopic kidney (a kidney in its normal place)
Noun
-
prolapse of the kidney
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