nephrology

noun

ne·​phrol·​o·​gy ni-ˈfrä-lə-jē How to pronounce nephrology (audio)
: a branch of medicine concerned with the kidneys
nephrologist noun

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The years-in-the-making clinic with its roots stretching to 1980s Austin is designed to close the gaps in access to specialty care, including cardiology, nephrology, pulmonology, palliative care, behavioral health, assessments before surgery and nutrition. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Aug. 2024 Many nephrology practices have become dependent on the extra income from these relationships, said Scott Bieber, an Idaho nephrologist. Maya Goldman, Axios, 24 July 2024 There have been no gastroenterology and limited nephrology coverage among other essential missing services since last year. Varun Kapur, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024 Ian McCoy, an assistant professor of nephrology at UCSF and the study’s lead author, emphasizes that patients should not go off dialysis without their doctor’s OK. Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 28 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for nephrology 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nephrology was circa 1842

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“Nephrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephrology. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

nephrology

noun
ne·​phrol·​o·​gy ni-ˈfräl-ə-jē How to pronounce nephrology (audio)
plural nephrologies
: a medical specialty concerned with the kidneys and especially with their structure, functions, or diseases

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