Nephroptosis

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up. uncountable
  2. 2
    prolapse of the kidney wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
floating kidneyfloating kidneynephroptosiarenalrenal ptosis

Etymology

From nephro- + ptosis.

Related phrases

stand up

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