Chronic kidney failure: Gradual failure of the kidneys over a period of time. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chronic kidney failure is available below.
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An irreversible and usually progressive reduction in renal function in which both kidneys have been damaged by a variety of diseases to the extent that they are unable to adequately remove the metabolic products from the blood and regulate the body's electrolyte composition and acid-base balance. Chronic kidney failure requires HEMODIALYSIS or surgery, usually KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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