Question

which of the following terms means drooping kidney?
a nephroptosis
b nephrosis
c nephrostomy
d nephromegaly

Explanation:

• Nephroptosis: The prefix "nephro -" refers to the kidney, and "ptosis" means drooping or downward displacement. So nephroptosis means drooping kidney.
• Nephrosis: Refers to a non - inflammatory degenerative disease of the kidney (e.g., nephrotic syndrome).
• Nephrostomy: Is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (a stoma) into the renal pelvis for drainage.
• Nephromegaly: Means enlargement of the kidney.

Answer:

A. nephroptosis