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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. urinary tract diseases
  4. kidney diseases
  5. nephrosis
  6. nephrotic syndrome
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. urinary tract diseases
  4. kidney diseases
  5. nephrosis
  6. nephrotic syndrome

Término preferido

nephrotic syndrome

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Definición

  • Information A condition characterized by severe proteinuria, greater than 3.5 g/day in an average adult. The substantial loss of protein in the urine results in complications such as hypoproteinemia; generalized edema; hypertension; and hyperlipidemias. Diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome generally cause chronic kidney dysfunction.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Tipo: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/54646

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