nephroangiosclerosis

Definitions of nephroangiosclerosis
  1. noun
    kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure
    synonyms: nephrosclerosis
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    type of:
    kidney disease, nephropathy, nephrosis, renal disorder
    a disease affecting the kidneys
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