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Nephrosclerosis  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Hardening of the KIDNEY due to infiltration by fibrous connective tissue (FIBROSIS), usually caused by renovascular diseases or chronic HYPERTENSION. Nephrosclerosis leads to renal ISCHEMIA.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PST86BCW-M

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