nephrotic syndrome

/nəˌfrɑdɪk ˌsɪnˈdroʊm/
IPA guide

Definitions of nephrotic syndrome
  1. noun
    a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
    synonyms: nephrosis
    see moresee less
    type of:
    syndrome
    a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘nephrotic syndrome'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family