Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009397
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009397
Preferred Name

Nephrocalcinosis

Definitions
A condition characterized by calcification of the renal tissue itself. It is usually seen in distal RENAL TUBULAR ACIDOSIS with calcium deposition in the DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULES and the surrounding interstitium. Nephrocalcinosis causes RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.
Synonyms
Nephrocalcinoses
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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