nephro (noun)

A colloquial term referring to a nephrologist, a medical doctor who specializes in treating kidney diseases.

Sample sentence: I have an appointment with Dr. Smith, the nephro, to discuss my kidney condition.

nephro (adjective)

Pertaining to or related to the kidneys.

Sample sentence: The nephro function test helps assess the overall health of the kidneys.

nephro (noun, popular slang)

Informal shorthand for "nephron," the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney.

Sample sentence: Learning about the different parts of a nephro helped me understand the kidney's filtration process.

nephro (noun, local slang)

Short form of "nephrotic syndrome," a kidney disorder characterized by excessive protein loss in the urine.

Sample sentence: My cousin was diagnosed with nephro, and now he has to undergo regular treatments to manage it.

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