Disease or Syndrome
renal failure
re·nal fail·ure [ reen-l feyl-yer ]
Also called:
End-stage renal disease; ESRD; Renal failure
Definitions related to kidney failure:
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(renal failure) An acute or chronic condition that is characterized by the inability of the kidneys to adequately filter the blood resulting in uremia and electrolyte imbalances.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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(renal failure) Inability of a kidney to excrete metabolites at normal plasma levels under conditions of normal loading or inability to retain electrolytes under conditions of normal intake.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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A condition in which the kidneys stop working and are not able to remove waste and extra water from the blood or keep body chemicals in balance. Acute or severe renal failure happens suddenly (for example, after an injury) and may be treated and cured. Chronic renal failure develops over many years, may be caused by conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, and cannot be cured. Chronic renal failure may lead to total and long-lasting renal failure, called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). A person in ESRD needs dialysis (the process of cleaning the blood by passing it through a membrane or filter) or a kidney transplant.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A severe irreversible decline in the ability of kidneys to remove wastes, concentrate URINE, and maintain ELECTROLYTE BALANCE; BLOOD PRESSURE; and CALCIUM metabolism.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. But if the kidneys are damaged, they don't work properly. Harmful wastes can build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise. Your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. This is called kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work they normally do. The treatment options are dialysis or a kidney transplant. Each treatment has benefits and drawbacks. No matter which treatment you choose, you'll need to make some changes in your life, including how you eat and plan your activities. But with the help of health care providers, family, and friends, most people with kidney failure can lead full and active lives. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The final stage of chronic kidney disease. At this point, the kidneys can no longer eliminate waste products from the body.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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Kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys to adequately filter metabolic waste products from the blood. Kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys to adequately filter metabolic waste products from the blood.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Kidney failure, partial or complete loss of kidney function. Kidney failure is classified as acute (when the onset is sudden) or chronic. Acute kidney failure results in reduced output of urine, rapidly and abnormally increased levels of nitrogenous substances, potassium, sulfates, and phosphates...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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