minimal change disease
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]So called because the changes caused by the disease cannot easily be seen even under microscopy.
Noun
[edit]minimal change disease (uncountable)
- (pathology) A disease of the kidneys, characterized by proteinuria, edema, weight gain, and hypoalbuminaemia.
- Synonyms: (initialism) MCD, minimal change glomerulopathy, nil disease