Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis
idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis n.
A benign disorder of unknown cause characterized by the proliferation of retroperitoneal connective tissue, usually causing obstruction of the ureters. Also called Ormond’s disease.
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