nephropathy
noun
ne·phrop·a·thy ni-ˈfrä-pə-thē 
plural nephropathies
: an abnormal state of the kidney
especially : one associated with or secondary to some other pathological process
nephropathic
ˌne-frə-ˈpa-thik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Several witnesses testified at the trial that the change could present obstacles for many Arkansans, particularly those with ailments like arthritis or nephropathy, which can make a voter's signature inconsistent. 
Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2022 Earlier in the trial, several witnesses testified that the change could present obstacles for many Arkansans, particularly those with ailments like arthritis or nephropathy, which can make a voter's signature inconsistent. Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2022 Also known as Berger’s disease, IgA nephropathy is a disease that causes damage to the tiny filters inside the kidneys. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 27 May 2020 In 2006, while completing testing for a health insurance policy, Ramu was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, a condition that causes protein to build up in the kidney, causing tissue damage and decreased organ function. Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2019 Another experimental drug is in testing to treat a condition affecting diabetics, called diabetic nephropathy, that is a leading cause of kidney failure. Jonathan D. Rockoff, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2019
Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2022 Earlier in the trial, several witnesses testified that the change could present obstacles for many Arkansans, particularly those with ailments like arthritis or nephropathy, which can make a voter's signature inconsistent. Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2022 Also known as Berger’s disease, IgA nephropathy is a disease that causes damage to the tiny filters inside the kidneys. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 27 May 2020 In 2006, while completing testing for a health insurance policy, Ramu was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, a condition that causes protein to build up in the kidney, causing tissue damage and decreased organ function. Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2019 Another experimental drug is in testing to treat a condition affecting diabetics, called diabetic nephropathy, that is a leading cause of kidney failure. Jonathan D. Rockoff, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2019 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
circa 1900, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
nephropathy
noun
ne·phrop·a·thy ni-ˈfräp-ə-thē
plural nephropathies
: an abnormal state of the kidney
especially : one associated with or secondary to some other pathological process