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nephrop·to·sis

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. nephroptosis, nephroptosianoun

    prolapse of the kidney

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  1. Nephroptosis

    Nephroptosis, is rare and abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up. It is more common in women than in men. It has been one of the most controversial conditions in terms of both its diagnosis and its treatments.

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  1. nephroptosis

    Nephroptosis, also known as a floating kidney or renal ptosis, is a pathological condition that occurs when the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up. It is usually caused by deficiencies, weakness or loss of supporting tissues around the kidneys. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, frequent urination, and blood in the urine. Treatment often involves surgery to fix the kidney back into its usual position.

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  1. Nephroptosis

    Nephroptosis is an abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up. It is more common in women than in men. It has been one of the most controversial conditions among doctors in both its diagnosis and its treatments.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of NEPHROPTOSIS in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of NEPHROPTOSIS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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