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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. urinary tract diseases
  5. kidney diseases
  6. acute kidney injury
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. urinary tract diseases
  5. kidney diseases
  6. acute kidney injury

Preferred term

acute kidney injury

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Abrupt reduction in kidney function. Acute kidney injury encompasses the entire spectrum of the syndrome including acute kidney failure; acute kidney tubular necrosis; and other less severe conditions.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • acute kidney failure
  • acute kidney insufficiency
  • acute renal failure
  • acute renal injury

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/329574

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