Which of the following conditions is commonly called a floating kidney?
A) nephromegaly
B) nephrolithiasis
C) nephroptosis
D) nephrotic syndrome
C) nephroptosis
Nephroptosis is commonly called a floating kidney. Nephromegaly is an enlarged
kidney. Nephrolithiasis is the condition of having kidney stones. Nephrotic syndrome is damage
to the glomerulus resulting in protein appearing in the urine, proteinuria, and the corresponding
decrease in protein in the bloodstream.
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