nephronophthisis

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌnɛf.ɹoʊ.nəfˈθaɪ.sɪs/

Noun

nephronophthisis (uncountable)

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

Translations

genetic disorder of the kidneys

• Finnish: nefronoftiisi