'nephrosis' definitions:

Definition of 'nephrosis'

(from WordNet)
noun
A syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases [syn: nephrotic syndrome, nephrosis]
noun
A disease affecting the kidneys [syn: kidney disease, renal disorder, nephropathy, nephrosis]