chronic renal failure

/ˌkrɑnɪk ˌrinl ˌfeɪljər/
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Definitions of chronic renal failure
  1. noun
    renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders
    synonyms: chronic kidney failure
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    type of:
    kidney failure, renal failure
    inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance
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