| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Fanconi syndrome | Fanconi Syndrome is a disorder in which the proximal tubular function of the kidney is impaired. As a consequence, electrolytes and nutrients are not properly reabsorbed back into the bloodstream. Compounds involved include include glucose, amino acids, uric acid, and phosphate. It is named after Guido Fanconi, a Swiss pediatrician. (references) | ||
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| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Acquired Fanconi syndrome | Chemical Industry | A renal disease associated with multiple myeloma or resulting from chemical poisoning, injury or persistent damage of proximal tubular epithelium, leading to multiple defects of tubular function. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Fanconi Syndrome | Health | Constellation of clinical and laboratory manifestations produced by generalized proximal tubular insufficiency in the presence of normal, or nearly normal, glomerular filtration. (references) | |
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