1) Medical terminology
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Pyonephrosis (Greek pyon `pus` + nephros `kidney`) is an infection of the renal collecting system. Pus collects in the renal pelvis and causes distension of the kidney. It can cause kidney failure. ==Treatment== This requires drainage, best performed by nephrostomy. ==Causes== Pyonephrosis is sometimes a complication of renal stones, which can...
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Distention of the pelvis and calices of the kidney with pus, usually associated with obstruction. ... Synonym: nephropyosis. ... Origin: pyo-+ G. Nephros, kidney, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(pi″o-nә-fro´sis) suppurative destruction of the renal parenchyma, often with kidney failure. calculous pyonephrosis pus and calculi in the kidney.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pī′ō-ne-frō′sis Definitions: 1. Distention of the pelvis and calices of the kidney with pus, usually associated with obstruction. Synonyms: nephropyosis
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