nephrocalcinosis
IPA: nˈɛfroʊkˈæɫsʌnˈoʊsʌs
noun
- (medicine) The deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidism.
- (medicine, now more commonly) Diffuse, fine, renal parenchymal calcification on radiology.
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Examples of "nephrocalcinosis" in Sentences
- Sebastian A, McSherry E, Genant HK, Palubinskas AJ, Morris RC Jr: Incidence of radiographically evident bone disease, nephrocalcinosis, and nephrolithiasis in various types of renal tubular acidosis.
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