Synonym for arteriolar nephrosclerosis ... <nephrology> Refers to the destructive changes that occur in the blood vessels of the kidney due to severe hypertension (malignant hypertension). Prolonged hypertension can result in renal failure. ... (17 Oct 1997) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ar-tēr′ē-ō′lō-nef′rō-skler-ō′sis Synonyms: arteriolar nephrosclerosis