nephro-
prefix anatomy, medical specialized uk/ˈnef.rəʊ-/ us/ˈnef.roʊ-/
肾脏的
relating to the kidneys (= a pair of small organs in the body that take away waste matter from the blood to produce urine)
Too many courses of nephro-toxic antibiotics can cause kidney failure. 使用有肾脏毒性的抗生素次数太多可能会导致肾衰竭。
Dr. Jefferson is a nephrologist. 杰弗逊大夫是一位肾科医生。
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- Concern about nephrotoxicity has been the major factor limiting more widespread use of the drug.
- In patients without evidence of nephropathy a similar diet and drug regimen can be used.
- Catheters can also cause renal inflammation and nephro-cysto-lithiasis.