nephrology

[ nuh-frol-uh-jee ]

noun
  1. the branch of medical science that deals with the kidney.

Origin of nephrology

1
First recorded in 1835–45; nephro- + -logy

Other words from nephrology

  • ne·phrol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for nephrology

nephrology

/ (nɪˈfrɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the kidney

Derived forms of nephrology

  • nephrologist, noun

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Scientific definitions for nephrology

nephrology

[ nə-frŏlə-jē ]


  1. The branch of medicine that deals with functions and diseases of the kidneys.

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Cultural definitions for nephrology

nephrology

[ (nuh-frol-uh-jee) ]


The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the kidneys.

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