nephrology

Noun

Meaning

A treatise on, or the science which treats of, the kidneys, and their structure and functions.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

renal medicine kidney medicine neurological neurology nepheline nephoscope nephralgia renal neuroscience nephelometer nephelometry neph nepheligenous nephelococcygia renal function
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Hypernyms

medicine medical specialty

Related terms

nephrologist

Anagrams

phrenology

Examples

"Access to training for specialist nursing positions like critical care and nephrology, as well as bachelor and master's degree programmes are all benefits which - if packaged properly - will help convince our nurses to opt for employment at home." Source: Internet

Five other TGH specialties cited include diabetes and endocrinology, nephrology and pulmonology. Source: Internet

Dr. Fisher received his medical degree from State Medical University of New York in Syracuse in 1968 and completed his nephrology fellowship at UCLA in 1972. Source: Internet

The first being through an internal medicine pathway leading to an Internal Medicine/Nephrology specialty, and sometimes known as "adult nephrology". Source: Internet

Diagnosis History and physical examination are central to the diagnostic workup in nephrology. Source: Internet

Kidney problems can have significant impact on quality and length of life, and so psychological support, health education and advanced care planning play key roles in nephrology. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

nephrologic nephrological nephrologist nephroma nephromegaly nephrometric