Nephro
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Nephrology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Nephro stands for Nephrology, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Internal medicine subspecialty dealing with kidney function and disease, including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, dialysis and the care of kidney transplant recipients. Adult training is a two-year fellowship after internal medicine.
Example: Potassium 6.8 and rising creatinine: Nephro is arranging urgent dialysis.
Usage notes
Many hospitals simply say "renal". The American Society of Nephrology publishes the field's major journals, and KDIGO issues international guidelines. Operations on the kidneys are performed by urologists and transplant surgeons rather than nephrologists.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.