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diabetic nephropathy

Broader Terms:

diabetes mellitus

Broader Terms:

kidney disorder

Scope Note:

kidney disease and resultant kidney function impairment due to the long standing effects of diabetes on the microvasculature (glomerulus) of the kidney; features include increased urine protein and declining kidney function.

Term Number:

0862-6260


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