hydronephrosis
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004044
Abnormal enlargement of a kidney, which may be caused by blockage of the ureter (such as by a kidney stone) or chronic kidney disease that prevents urine from draining into the bladder.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004044 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ONC-004044",
"term": "hydronephrosis",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "Abnormal enlargement of a kidney, which may be caused by blockage of the ureter (such as by a kidney stone) or chronic kidney disease that prevents urine from draining into the bladder.",
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/hydronephrosis/"
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