What does "glomerulosclerosis" mean?

`n.`肾小球硬化症；小动脉性肾硬化

How do you pronounce "glomerulosclerosis"?

The pronunciation is /ɡləˌmɪərələʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs/. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

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glomerulosclerosis

Q: What does "glomerulosclerosis" mean?

`n.`肾小球硬化症；小动脉性肾硬化

[US]/ɡləˌmɪərələʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs/

[UK]/ɡləˌmɪərəloʊsklɪˈroʊsɪs/

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Translation

n.(medical) A pathological condition of the kidney characterized by hardening (sclerosis) of the renal glomeruli; (medical) Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; hardening of the small arteries in the kidney

Phrases & Collocations

focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

diabetic glomerulosclerosis

advanced glomerulosclerosis

focal glomerulosclerosis

segmental glomerulosclerosis

glomerulosclerosis develops

Example Sentences

the pathologist confirmed the diagnosis of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

diabetic nephropathy is a common cause of nodular glomerulosclerosis.

hypertension can accelerate the progression of glomerulosclerosis in patients.

the biopsy specimen revealed advanced global glomerulosclerosis.

treatment focuses on slowing the progression of glomerulosclerosis.

segmental glomerulosclerosis often presents with significant proteinuria.

chronic kidney disease may result from untreated glomerulosclerosis.

the study investigated the risk factors for glomerulosclerosis development.

ace inhibitors help reduce intraglomerular pressure and glomerulosclerosis.

obsolescent glomerulosclerosis is a frequent finding in aging kidneys.

clinical manifestations of glomerulosclerosis include edema and hypoalbuminemia.

collapse glomerulosclerosis is associated with a poorer prognosis.