focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
noun [ C or U ] medical specialized uk/ˌfəʊ.kəl seɡˌmen.təl ɡlə.mɜː.jə.ləʊ.skləˈrəʊ.sɪs/ us/ˌfoʊ.kəl seɡˌmen.t̬əl ɡləˌmɝː.jə.loʊ.skləˈroʊ.sɪs/ (abbreviation FSGS)
局灶节段性肾小球硬化
scar tissue that forms in the glomerulus (= the part of the kidneys that filters blood) and that may cause nephrotic syndrome or kidney failure