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Meaning of "hydronephrosis" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HYDRONEPHROSIS

hydronephrosis  [ˌhaɪdrəʊnɪˈfrəʊsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HYDRONEPHROSIS

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Hydronephrosis is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HYDRONEPHROSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis — literally "water inside the kidney" — refers to distension and dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces, usually caused by obstruction of the free flow of urine from the kidney. Untreated, it leads to progressive atrophy of the kidney. In cases of hydroureteronephrosis, there is distention of both the ureter and the renal pelvis and calices.

Definition of hydronephrosis in the English dictionary

The definition of hydronephrosis in the dictionary is a swelling of a kidney due to an obstruction of urine flow in the urinary tract.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HYDRONEPHROSIS


amaurosis
ˌæmɔːˈrəʊsɪs
anhidrosis
ˌænhɪˈdrəʊsɪs
aponeurosis
ˌæpənjʊəˈrəʊsɪs
arteriosclerosis
ɑːˌtɪərɪəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs
arthrosis
ɑːˈθrəʊsɪs
atherosclerosis
ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs
chlorosis
klɔːˈrəʊsɪs
cirrhosis
sɪˈrəʊsɪs
fibrosis
faɪˈbrəʊsɪs
fluorosis
flʊəˈrəʊsɪs
heterosis
ˌhɛtəˈrəʊsɪs
leptospirosis
ˌlɛptəʊspaɪˈrəʊsɪs
myelofibrosis
ˌmaɪələʊfaɪˈbrəʊsɪs
necrosis
nɛˈkrəʊsɪs
nephrosis
nɪˈfrəʊsɪs
neurosis
njʊˈrəʊsɪs
osteoporosis
ˌɒstɪəʊpɔːˈrəʊsɪs
pyrosis
paɪˈrəʊsɪs
sclerosis
sklɪəˈrəʊsɪs
xerosis
zɪˈrəʊsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HYDRONEPHROSIS

hydrometeorological
hydrometeorology
hydrometer
hydrometric
hydrometrical
hydrometrically
hydrometry
hydromorphic
hydronaut
hydronephroses
hydronephrotic
hydronic
hydronically
hydronium ion
hydropath
hydropathic
hydropathical
hydropathically
hydropathist
hydropathy

WORDS THAT END LIKE HYDRONEPHROSIS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
anidrosis
anxiety neurosis
cystic fibrosis
diagnosis
hidrosis
hyperhidrosis
multiple sclerosis
nearthrosis
osteoarthrosis
osteopetrosis
otosclerosis
polyhedrosis
porosis
pseudarthrosis
pseudoarthrosis
psychoneurosis
siderosis
sorosis
synchondrosis
trophoneurosis

Synonyms and antonyms of hydronephrosis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hydronephrosis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HYDRONEPHROSIS

Find out the translation of hydronephrosis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hydronephrosis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hydronephrosis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

肾积水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hidronefrosis
570 millions of speakers

English

hydronephrosis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hydronephrosis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

موه الكلية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гидронефроз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hidronefrose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

hydronephrosis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hydronéphrose
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hidronephrosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hydronephrose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水腎症
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수신증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hidronephrosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ứ nước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தளர்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हायड्रोनग्रत्रिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hidronefroz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

idronefrosi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wodonercze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гидронефроз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hidronefroza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υδρονέφρωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hidronefrose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hydronefros
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hydronefrose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hydronephrosis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HYDRONEPHROSIS»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HYDRONEPHROSIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hydronephrosis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HYDRONEPHROSIS»

Discover the use of hydronephrosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hydronephrosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Professional Guide to Diseases
Although partial obstruction and hydronephrosis may not produce symptoms initially, the pressure built up behind the area of obstruction eventually results in symptomatic renal dysfunction. Causes and incidence Almost any type of obstructive ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009
2
Adult and Pediatric Urology
Radiographic abnormalities of the upper urinary tract may include a cortical defect, hydronephrosis, a poorly functioning or nonfunctioning kidney, and a filling defect identified anywhere along the collecting system (calyces, renal pelvis, ...
Jay Young Gillenwater, 2002
3
Renal Failure: Diagnosis & Treatment
It will show hydronephrosis in virtually all patients with urinary obstruction, although dilatation may only be minimal (Grade I hydronephrosis) [43, 44 ]. Alternatively, in patients with acute renal colic, if not con- traindicated (see section on ...
J. Gary Abuelo, 1995
4
Practical Guide to Emergency Ultrasound
The grading of hydronephrosis. Mild hydronephrosis is noted by distension of the typically echogenic renal pelvis. Moderate hydronephrosis is seen to splay the calyces and distend the medullary pyramids. Marked hydronephrosis extends to  ...
Karen S. Cosby, John L. Kendall, 2006
5
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
The defect may be unilateral or bilateral and can cause partial or complete obstruction of urine flow, resulting in dilation of the affected kidney ( hydronephrosis). Complications include recurrent UTI, renal insufficiency, and progressive damage ...
Susan Scott Ricci, Terri Kyle, 2009
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Clinical Pediatric Urology
The degree of upper tract dilatation can be examined with the bladder full and empty; the observation of increased upper tract dilatation during active voiding or intermittent hydronephrosis suggests the presence of VUR, and incomplete ...
A. Barry Belman, Lowell R. King, Stephen A. Kramer, 2001
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Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Textbook of Inpatient Management
Fetal hydronephrosis is frequently diagnosed on antenatal ultrasounds. It can be transient or persistent. Knowing how to manage infants with this finding is very important to the hospitalist, as evaluating newborns is becoming increasingly ...
Ronald M. Perkin, Dale A. Newton, James D. Swift, 2007
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Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Table 1 2.1 Grading of hydronephrosis (adapted from Swobodnik [5]) Severity Sonographically detectable changes Grade I Central dilation of the renal pelvis to more than 1.5 cm Grade II Central dilation of the renal pelvis and calices to more  ...
Eberhard Merz, 2007
9
Practical Algorithms in Pediatric Nephrology
While antenatal resolution of hydronephrosis may occur, the patient must still undergo postnatal investigation as the hydronephrosis can recur. The overall incidence of prenatal hydronephrosis is 1:100 to 1:500 of maternal-fetal US studies.
Israel Zelikovic, Israel Eisenstein, 2008
10
Diseases of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Antenatal hydronephrosis is the most common condition detected by prenatal ultrasonography, being observed in 1:100 to 1:500 studies (74). However, approximately 20% of abnormalities observed in utero are not present postnatally (75).
Robert W. Schrier, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HYDRONEPHROSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hydronephrosis is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Primary carcinoid tumor of the kidney with estrogen and …
Left hydronephrosis, a horseshoe kidney and a space-occupying lesion of the left ureter were found by abdominal computed tomography scans ... «UroToday, Jul 15»
2
Make-A-Wish gives four teens Home Run Derby thrill ride
Roddy, 15, from Glen Rock, N.J., was born with hydronephrosis, a kidney disorder that worsened until he had a kidney transplant, which his ... «SportingNews.com, Jul 15»
3
Pure ultrasonography-guided radiation-free percutaneous …
Stone locations were renal pelvis (174), lower calyx (68) or both (115) with mild to moderate hydronephrosis seen on excretory urography. «7thSpace Interactive, Jul 15»
4
Renal vein thrombosis mimicking urinary calculus: a dilemma of …
Because the shape of the calculus was unusual and there was no evidence of hydronephrosis, the diagnosis of calculus was questioned. «BMC Blogs Network, Jul 15»
5
Our aim was to evaluate the effect of visceral obesity and impact of …
Ipsilateral hydronephrosis was graded from 0 to 4 by two uro-radiologists blinded to the clinical outcomes. Results: Among the 70 patients, ... «7thSpace Interactive, Jun 15»
6
Delhi HC initiates Contempt Proceedings against Medical …
Hearing a plea of an ailing lady, whose medical history includes Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hydronephrosis and hypothyroidism along ... «Live Law, Jun 15»
7
HC proceedings against AIIMS, Tihar officials
Saroj, reportedly suffering from Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hydronephrosis and hypothyroidism, besides glycosylated haemoglobin, had moved ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
8
Ohio Family Claims Fatal Heart Defect Caused By Zofran
... in our study and gave birth to a normal child, had a second child also exposed to [Zofran's active ingredient], born with a mild hydronephrosis. «Legal Examiner, Jun 15»
9
Blue Angels Program Brings High-Risk Obstetric Care to Rural …
Before Bransen was born, he was diagnosed with hydronephrosis, a rare condition where urine backs up in the kidney as a result of an ... «UKNow, Jun 15»
10
Dan Becker: Ohio man uses yard signs to find possible kidney donors
He was born without the tubes called ureters that drain the kidneys into the bladder, causing a condition called hydronephrosis. It's virtually ... «newsnet5.com, May 15»

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