MEDICAL DICTIONARY
Nephrosis: Non-inflammatory, non-neoplastic disease of the kidney. Nephrosis an be caused by kidney disease, or it may be a complication of another disorder, particularly diabetes. Diagnosis is by urine testing for the presence of protein, blood testing for lower than normal levels of protein, and observation of edema . Treatment is usually with adrenal hormones. Also known as nephrotic syndrome.
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