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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidism. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine wordnet
3. 3
   Diffuse, fine, renal parenchymal calcification on radiology. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From nephro- + calcinosis.

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