nephrocalcinosis
nephrocalcinosis · nephrocalcinoses
The deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidismThe deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidism.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidism.
renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine
(countable, uncountable)Diffuse, fine, renal parenchymal calcification on radiology.
Origin
From nephro- + calcinosis.From nephro- + calcinosis.
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Forms
plural: nephrocalcinoses| Singular | nephrocalcinosis |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatednephrocalcin
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable