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One entry found for polycystic kidney disease.
Main Entry: polycystic kidney disease Function: noun : either of two hereditary diseases characterized by gradually enlarging bilateral cysts of the kidney which lead to reduced renal functioning: a : a disease that is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, is usually asymptomatic until middle age, and is marked by side or back pain, hematuria, urinary tract infections, and nephrolithiasis b : a disease that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, usually affects infants or children, and results in renal failure |
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