Preferred Label : renal failure;
Definition : A severe irreversible decline in the ability of kidneys to remove wastes, concentrate
urine, and maintain electrolyte balance; blood pressure; and calcium metabolism. Renal
failure, either acute (kidney failure, acute) or chronic (kidney failure, chronic),
requires hemodialysis. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0035078;
Origin ID : RID5307;
UMLS CUI : C0035078;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A severe irreversible decline in the ability of kidneys to remove wastes, concentrate
urine, and maintain electrolyte balance; blood pressure; and calcium metabolism. Renal
failure, either acute (kidney failure, acute) or chronic (kidney failure, chronic),
requires hemodialysis. [MeSH]