Glomerulonephropathy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013128",
  "term": "Glomerulonephropathy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A disease affecting the glomeruli, which are the tiny filtering units within the kidneys. This condition impairs the kidney's ability to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood, leading to symptoms like proteinuria and hematuria. Glomerulonephropathy can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or exposure to certain toxic chemicals.",
  "synonyms": [
    "glomerulopathy"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1170 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/glomerulonephropathy/"
}