minimal change disease

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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minimal change disease (uncountable)

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