"minimal change disease" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: So called because the changes caused by the disease cannot easily be seen even under microscopy. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} minimal change disease (uncountable)
  1. (pathology) A disease of the kidneys, characterized by proteinuria, edema, weight gain, and hypoalbuminaemia. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Diseases Synonyms: MCD [initialism], minimal change glomerulopathy, nil disease
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