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What is the meaning of the word 'renal'?
What is the meaning of the word 'renal'?
- Relating to the lungs
- Relating to the liver
- Relating to the kidneys (correct)
- Relating to the heart
What is the specialty of nephrology primarily concerned with?
What is the specialty of nephrology primarily concerned with?
- Study of kidneys and kidney disease (correct)
- Study of liver diseases
- Study of heart diseases
- Study of lung diseases
What does the specialty of nephrology also study?
What does the specialty of nephrology also study?
- Neurological conditions
- Orthopedic conditions
- Dental conditions
- Systemic conditions affecting the kidneys (correct)
What does the suffix '-logy' in nephrology mean?
What does the suffix '-logy' in nephrology mean?
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What is the meaning of the term 'renal replacement therapy'?
What is the meaning of the term 'renal replacement therapy'?
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Renal and Nephrology
- The word 'renal' refers to the kidneys.
- Nephrology is a medical specialty primarily concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases.
- Nephrology also studies the preservation of kidney health, kidney transplantation, and dialysis.
- The suffix '-logy' in nephrology means the study of.
- Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is a term that refers to the treatment of kidney failure, which can be achieved through dialysis or kidney transplantation, replacing the natural function of the kidneys.
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