What does "nephrology" mean?

The branch of medicine that deals with the function and diseases of the kidneys.

How do you pronounce "nephrology"?

Pronounced //nəˈfɹɒlədʒi//.

Common synonyms include: kidney medicine, kidney medicine research, kidney science, kidney specialty, renal medicine, renal physiology.

/nəˈfɹɒlədʒi/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The branch of medicine that deals with the function and diseases of the kidneys. uncountable
2
the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders wordnet

From nephro- + -logy.