Neoplastic
Pertaining to a tumor or the process of tumor formation.
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- NEP
1. Neutral endopeptidase. 2. Neuroepithelial.
- Nephrectomy
Surgery to remove all or part of the kidney, for example, because of cancer.
- Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidney, which causes impaired kidney function. Nephritis can be due to a variety of causes, including kidney disease, autoimmune disease, and infection. Treatment depends on the cause.
- Nephritis, acute
Sudden kidney inflammation. Diagnosis is usually made by finding protein or urine in the blood.
- Nephritis, infective tubulointerstitial
Inflammation of the kidney that is due to infection. Symptoms include nausea, pain in the kidney area, fever, and chills. Early diagnosis is essential to save the kidneys. Treatment involves use of antibiotics or antiviral medications.