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hydronephrosis

/hahy-droh-nuh-froh-sis/US // ˌhaɪ droʊ nəˈfroʊ sɪs //

肾积水,肾盂积水,肾炎,肾盂积水症

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : dilation of the branches and pelvic cavity of the kidney, caused by an accumulation of urine resulting from obstruction of normal outflow.

Examples

  • Sometimes a kink of the ureter of a movable kidney causes hydronephrosis.