Preferred Term:
polycystic kidney diseases
Definition:
Hereditary diseases that are characterized by the progressive expansion of a large number of tightly packed cysts within the kidneys. They include diseases with autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive inheritance.
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Entry Terms:
- polycystic renal diseases
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/219143
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