focal segmental glomerulosclerosisnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌfəʊ.kəl seɡˌmen.təl ɡlə.mɜː.jə.ləʊ.skləˈrəʊ.sɪs/us/ˌfoʊ.kəl seɡˌmen.t̬əl ɡləˌmɝː.jə.loʊ.skləˈroʊ.sɪs/abbreviation FSGS specializedscar tissue that forms in the glomerulus (= the part of the kidneys that filters blood) and that may cause nephrotic syndrome or kidney failure
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Disorders of the urinary system
- ADPKD
- ARPKD
- autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
- autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
- bedwetting
- bladder polyp
- bladder tumour
- CKD
- cystitis
- cystocele
- hyperoxaluria and oxalosis
- hypospadias
- incontinence
- incontinent
- kidney stone
- prostate enlargement
- proteinuria
- renal failure
- urethral stricture
- UTI
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