Glomerulonephrosis
Glomerulonephrosis is a non-inflammatory disease of the kidney (nephrosis) presenting primarily in the glomerulus (a glomerulopathy).
| Glomerulonephrosis | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology |
It can be contrasted to glomerulonephritis, which implies inflammation.
It can be caused by diethylnitrosamine.[1]
References
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