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nephronophthisis en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˌnɛf.ɹoʊ.nəfˈθaɪ.sɪs/ (General-American)

Etymology

From nephron + -o- + phthisis (“progressive wasting disease”), from Ancient Greek φθίσις (phthísis, “wasting away, perishing, decay”).

Meanings

1. (uncountable) A genetic disorder of the kidneys which affects children.

Translations (2)

fi nefronoftiisi (genetic disorder of the kidneys) · pl nefronoftyza (genetic disorder of the kidneys)