Glomerulonephritis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004917",
  "term": "Glomerulonephritis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of kidney disease characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli, which are the small filtering units in the kidneys. This inflammation impairs the kidney's ability to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood, leading to hematuria, proteinuria, and edema. The condition can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, or can occur as a primary kidney disorder.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoimmune nephritis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1169 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/glomerulonephritis/"
}