polycystic kidney disease

/ˈpɑləˌsɪstɪk ˌkɪdni dəˌziz/
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Definitions of polycystic kidney disease
  1. noun
    kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure
    synonyms: PKD
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    type of:
    kidney disease, nephropathy, nephrosis, renal disorder
    a disease affecting the kidneys
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