Section 15
Diseases and Disorders of the Urinary System
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Renal Disease and Failure
Renal failure uremia is a syndrome of renal failure characterized by elevated levels of urea and creatinine in the blood.
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Nephroptosis (Floating Kidney)
Nephroptosis is an abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up.
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a cystic genetic disorder of the kidneys.