Which term means "kidney softening"?

a. nephritis
b. nephrosclerosis
c. nephroptosis
d. nephromalacia


d
Explanation:
a. nephritis: means "inflammation of the kidney"
b. nephrosclerosis: means "hardening of the kidney"
c. nephroptosis: means "drooping of the kidney"
d. nephromalacia: correct

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