Edema means swelling. An edematous kidney is a swollen kidney.
what does kidney insufficiency means
The term suppuration means pus discharge. So, the kidney is infected.
It simply means the kidney surface or cortex appeared abnormal - you will need a kidney biopsy to see what this actually means.
The word you are looking for is "suprarenal," which means above the kidney.
Mild PCs splitting in the kidney refers to the presence of mild cystic changes or splitting in the renal parenchyma, often observed during imaging studies like ultrasound or CT scans. This finding can indicate conditions such as mild renal dysplasia or early-stage polycystic kidney disease. While it may not always signify serious pathology, it warrants further evaluation to rule out underlying causes and assess kidney function. Regular monitoring may be recommended depending on the clinical context.
Nephrogenic means developing in the kidney.
Perirenal means adjacent to the kidney.
In simple terms it means a growth in the kidney which is cancerous
The medical term for inflammation of the kidney is nephritis.Inflammation of both kidneys is nephritides. , which is pronounced neh-FRIH-tih-deez. Inflammation of one kidney is 'nephritis', which is pronounced neh-FRY-tihs. The terminology comes from the ancient, classical Greek 'nephros', which means 'kidney'. The suffix '-itis' means 'inflammation'.
The word means "kidney".
It means you are receiving a kidney from a deceased person, not a living donor.