Which condition is commonly called a floating kidney?

A) nephromegaly
B) nephrolithiasis
C) nephroptosis
D) nephrotic syndrome


C
Explanation: 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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