NEPHROSIS
Scrabble letter values: N1E1P3H4R1O1S1I1S1 = 14
Definition
- noun a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol. — synonyms: nephrotic_syndrome
- noun a disease affecting the kidneys. — synonyms: kidney_disease, renal_disorder, nephropathy
Examples
- “usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases”