Nephroangiosclerosis (Noun)
Meaning
Kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Nephroangiosclerosis is a serious complication of long-standing hypertension that can lead to kidney failure if left untreated.
- The patient's history of uncontrolled high blood pressure made him more susceptible to developing nephroangiosclerosis.
- Studies have shown that nephroangiosclerosis is a major contributor to the progression of kidney disease in patients with hypertension.
- The pathologist's examination of the kidney tissue revealed signs of nephroangiosclerosis, which was likely caused by the patient's chronic high blood pressure.
- Untreated nephroangiosclerosis can lead to a vicious cycle of worsening kidney function and increasing blood pressure, ultimately resulting in heart failure.