See Also: prurigo ferox(medicine)
ferox(dictionary)
hypokalaemic nephropathy(medicine)
hypokalaemic periodic paralysis(medicine)
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prurigo(dictionary)
prurigo(medicine)
prurigo mitis(medicine)
prurigo gestationis(medicine)
prurigo aestivalis(medicine)

hypokalaemic nephropathy (medicine) and prurigo ferox (medicine)


hypokalaemic nephropathy (medicine)


hypokalaemic nephropathy
Vacuolation of the epithelial cytoplasm of renal convoluted tubules in patients seriously depleted of potassium; vacuoles do not contain fat or glycogen, concentrating ability is impaired, polyuria and polydipsia are common, and pyelonephritis may develop.

Synonym: vacuolar nephrosis.


prurigo ferox (medicine)


prurigo ferox -->
Hebra's prurigo


A severe form of chronic dermatitis with secondary infection in which there are constantly recurring, intensely itchy papules and nodules, often associated with atopy.

Synonym: prurigo agria, prurigo ferox.