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nephrism

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈnɛfrɪzəm/

KK: /ˈnɛfrɪzəm/

noun
Definition

A medical condition that involves serious illness or disease affecting the kidneys.


Example

The patient was diagnosed with nephrism after experiencing severe kidney pain.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the latest research on nephrism?
Sloth B
No, I haven't. What is it about?
Sloth A
It's a condition that affects kidney health and can be quite serious.
Sloth B
Wow, that sounds important to know more about!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nephropathy
kidney
renal
Antonyms
health
wellness
function
Root Explanation

Nephrism is derived from "nephros" (meaning kidney) in Greek, combined with the suffix "-ism" (meaning a practice or condition). The term refers to a condition or practice related to the kidneys.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nephros' which means kidney, and remember that 'nephrism' relates to conditions or practices concerning the kidneys.

Visually Confused Words
neurism
nervism
ephraim
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