Nephrotic Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
A syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome due to his history of kidney disease and excessive protein loss in his urine.
- Children with nephrotic syndrome often experience severe swelling in their legs and feet.
- Nephrotic syndrome can be a complication of systemic diseases such as diabetes, lupus, or cancer.
- The doctor prescribed medication to help manage the patient's nephrotic syndrome and reduce his risk of kidney failure.
- The combination of edema, proteinuria, and hyperlipidemia led the physician to suspect that the patient had developed nephrotic syndrome.