NCIt related terms : Renal Failure Syndrome; Unspecified kidney failure;
NCIt definition : An acute or chronic condition that is characterized by the inability of the kidneys
to adequately filter the blood.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A condition in which the kidneys stop working and are not able to remove
waste and extra water from the blood or keep body chemicals in balance. Acute or severe
renal failure happens suddenly (for example, after an injury) and may be treated and
cured. Chronic renal failure develops over many years, may be caused by conditions
like high blood pressure or diabetes, and cannot be cured. Chronic renal failure may
lead to total and long-lasting renal failure, called end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
A person in ESRD needs dialysis (the process of cleaning the blood by passing it through
a membrane or filter) or a kidney transplant.; FDA: An acute or chronic condition that is characterized by the inability of the kidneys
to adequately filter the blood resulting in uremia and electrolyte imbalances.;
FDA table : Patient Code (Appendix B);
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000440109; CDR0000462925; 2041; N19;