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diabetic nephropathy (medicine) and Gladiolus (medicine)


diabetic nephropathy (medicine)


diabetic nephropathy
<nephrology, pathology> Kidney disease and resultant kidney function impairment due to the long standing effects of diabetes on the microvasculature (glomerulus) of the kidney. Features include increased urine protein and declining kidney function.

Severe diabetic nephropathy can lead to kidney failure and end-stage renal disease.

Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease


Gladiolus (medicine)


gladiolus


Origin: L. See Gladiole.

1. <botany> A genus of plants having bulbous roots and gladiate leaves, and including many species, some of which are cultivated and valued for the Beauty of their flowers; the corn flag; the sword lily.

2. <anatomy> The middle portion of the sternum in some animals; the mesosternum.

Source: Websters Dictionary