What does "Marked hydronephrosis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Marked hydronephrosis" refers to a condition where one of the kidneys is significantly swollen. This happens because urine, a waste product that kidneys filter from the blood, is unable to drain from the kidney to the bladder and builds up, causing the kidney to swell. It's like a traffic jam in the kidney where the urine can't get out, causing a backup.
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