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noun
The deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
Diffuse, fine, renal parenchymal calcification on radiology.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: now more commonly
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: nephrolithiasis, renal lithiasis
History
From nephro- + calcinosis.
