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
- Causes of medullary nephrocalcinosis.
- Renal ultrasound demonstrated nephrocalcinosis.
- Nephrocalcinosis associated with hyperchloremia and low plasma bicarbonate.
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