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the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of diseases and disorders of the kidney
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The patient was referred to a nephrology specialist for further evaluation of their kidney function.
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My aunt works in nephrology and she loves helping people with kidney problems.
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I heard nephrology is no joke, those kidney issues can be tough to deal with.
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Studying nephrology is like diving deep into the intricate workings of the body's filtration system.