nephrosclerosis
/ˌnɛfroʊskləˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- A disease of the kidneys in which the small blood vessels harden and narrow, often caused by high blood pressure.
- Chronic high blood pressure can lead to nephrosclerosis over time.
- Doctors monitor kidney function closely in people with nephrosclerosis.
- The patient's nephrosclerosis was discovered during a routine checkup.