nephrology

noun

ne·​phrol·​o·​gy ni-ˈfrä-lə-jē How to pronounce nephrology (audio)
: a branch of medicine concerned with the kidneys
nephrologist
ni-ˈfrä-lə-jist How to pronounce nephrology (audio)
noun

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Removing race from the eGFR was a long process that divided the field of nephrology for years. — Anil Oza, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026 Doctors in nephrology practices often supplement their work as medical directors at dialysis clinics. — Maya Goldman, Axios, 24 July 2024 Dennis Moledina encountered a common problem during his training in nephrology, the specialty dedicated to kidney health. — Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026 According to Larry Cowgill, a professor of veterinary nephrology at the University of California at Davis, even pollen, stamens and petals that drop from shelves can be toxic. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nephrology

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First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nephrology was circa 1842

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nephrology

noun
ne·​phrol·​o·​gy ni-ˈfräl-ə-jē How to pronounce nephrology (audio)
plural nephrologies
: a medical specialty concerned with the kidneys and especially with their structure, functions, or diseases

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