1. any disease or disorder of the kidneys
Usage: medical term; often used in combination with descriptive terms (e.g., diabetic nephropathy, acute nephropathy)

Examples

• Diabetic nephropathy is a common complication in patients with poorly controlled diabetes.
• The patient was diagnosed with acute nephropathy after exposure to a toxic substance.
• Chronic nephropathy can eventually lead to kidney failure if left untreated.
• Her doctor explained that the nephropathy was causing her elevated blood pressure.
• Early detection of nephropathy is important for slowing disease progression.
• The research team studied new treatments for drug-induced nephropathy.