nephrology
nounUK /nɪˈfrɒlədʒi/
US /nɪˈfrɑːlədʒi/
Nephrology is the part of medicine that takes care of kidneys.
After the tests, the doctor sent him to nephrology for special care.
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2. The branch of medical science dealing with the structure and function of the kidneys.
She studied nephrology to understand how kidneys filter blood.
3. A hospital department where kidney problems are treated.
The nephrology ward was on the third floor.
4. The study of kidney diseases and their treatment.
His research in nephrology focused on chronic kidney disease.