nephrology

noun

1. the branch of medical science that deals with the kidney.

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the kidney

n.1839, from nephro- + -ology. Related: Nephrologist. n.

1. The medical science that deals with the kidneys, especially their functions or diseases.

1. The branch of medicine that deals with functions and diseases of the kidneys.

The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the kidneys.