nephrology
nephrology
Definition
nephrol·ogy (nə fräl′ə jē)
noun
the branch of medicine dealing with the kidney
ne·phrol′o·gist noun
nephrology
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- general: The group has published widely in all aspects of dialysis and general nephrology.
- pediatric: It is being prepared in collaboration with the Intensive Care Society and the British Transplantation Society and includes a section on pediatric nephrology.
- pediatric: Summary: Pediatric Nephrology is the premier comprehensive reference on congenital and acquired kidney diseases and their therapies in children.
- clinical: Hypertension, Dialysis, and Clinical Nephrology - links to medical products, devices, services, and drugs pertaining and papers.
Modifies a noun
- ward: The nephrology ward has 19 beds, with scope to expand to 24 beds.
- service: Renal Unit The Renal Unit in Yorkhill is the only unit in Scotland providing a comprehensive pediatric nephrology service.
- clinic: Most satellite dialysis units have consultant led nephrology outpatient clinics on site or nearby which helps to improve local acceptance rates.
- referral: More than half enrolled within 4 months of nephrology referral.
- training: Edinburgh's nephrology training scheme was highly rated when externally reviewed in 2001.
- opinion: Once recognized, early referral for a specialist nephrology opinion is recommended.
Noun used with modifier
- care: His special areas of interest include renal physiology, vasculitis, dialysis and critical care nephrology.
- inpatient: General inpatient nephrology 25 inpatient beds provide the inpatient area for general nephrology on ward 206 at the Royal Infirmary.
- specialist: Once recognized, early referral for a specialist nephrology opinion is recommended.
Browse dictionary entries near nephrology
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