nephrosis

Noun	1.	nephrosis - a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases Synonyms: nephrotic syndrome
	2.	nephrosis - a disease affecting the kidneys Synonyms: kidney disease, nephropathy, renal disorder

nephrotic syndrome, syndrome