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minimal change disease

minimal change disease noun: a disease of the kidneys, characterized by proteinuria, edema, weight gain, and hypoalbuminaemia.

Noun

minimal change disease (uncountable)

  1. A disease of the kidneys, characterized by proteinuria, edema, weight gain, and hypoalbuminaemia.
    Synonyms:
    MCD, minimal change glomerulopathy, nil disease

Synonyms of minimal change disease

Origin of minimal change disease

So called because the changes caused by the disease cannot easily be seen even under microscopy.

Questions about minimal change disease

What does minimal change disease mean?
Minimal change disease means a disease of the kidneys, characterized by proteinuria, edema, weight gain, and hypoalbuminaemia.
What part of speech is minimal change disease?
Minimal change disease is a noun.

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