Glossary

Nephropathy

Nephropathy

Nephropathie·Also: Nierenerkrankung

Nephropathy is a collective term for diseases or damage of the kidneys. Common causes are long-standing diabetes or high blood pressure, which damage the fine filtering tissue of the kidneys.

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