Focal proliferative nephritis

Focal proliferative nephritis (pronunciation: fo·cal | \ ˈfō-kəl \, pro·lif·er·a·tive | \ prə-ˈli-f(ə-)rə-tiv \, ne·phri·tis | \ nə-ˈfrī-təs \) is a type of glomerulonephritis, a group of diseases that injure the part of the kidney that filters blood (called glomeruli).

Etymology

The term "focal proliferative nephritis" is derived from the following roots: "focal" comes from the Latin "focus" meaning "fireplace, hearth", in medical terms it refers to a specific location. "Proliferative" comes from the Latin "proles" meaning "offspring" and "ferre" meaning "to bear", in medical terms it refers to the rapid multiplication of cells. "Nephritis" comes from the Greek "nephros" meaning "kidney" and "-itis" a common suffix used in medicine to denote inflammation.

Definition

Focal proliferative nephritis is a condition characterized by inflammation and proliferation of cells in a localized area of the kidney's glomeruli. This condition can lead to proteinuria, hematuria, and potentially chronic kidney disease if left untreated.

Related Terms

Glomerulonephritis: A type of kidney disease in which the body's immune system attacks and inflames the glomeruli.
Proteinuria: A condition characterized by an abnormal amount of protein in the urine.
Hematuria: The presence of blood in the urine.
Chronic kidney disease: Long-term damage to the kidneys that can worsen over time, potentially leading to kidney failure.

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