Glomerulonephritis

Definition

Inflammation of the kidney's filtering units (glomeruli)—when your immune system decides to attack the very organs that clean your blood. Self-sabotage at its finest.

Example Usage

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis was diagnosed based on biopsy findings showing IgA immune deposits.

Origin

From Latin 'glomerulus' (small ball) and 'nephritis' (kidney inflammation)

Fun Fact

Some glomerulonephritis cases resolve spontaneously, while others progress to end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis.

Source: Nephrology; Renal pathology standards

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