polycystic kidney diseasenoun [ U ]
uk/pɒl.iˌsɪs.tɪk ˈkɪd.ni dɪˌziːz/us/ˌpɑːl.iˈsɪs.tɪk ˈkɪd.ni dɪˌziːz/specializeda genetic disorder in which a lot of cysts (= small growths filled with liquid) form on the kidneys often causing 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
- glomerulonephritis
- hyperoxaluria and oxalosis
- hypospadias
- incontinence
- incontinent
- prostate enlargement
- proteinuria
- renal failure
- urethral stricture
- UTI
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